ISLANDS OFF IONIA, Samos. Circa 459/8-454/3 BC. Diobol (Silver, 9 mm, 1.04 g, 6 h). Head of a panther (or a lioness?) to left. Rev. ΣΑ Head of a ram to right; below, olive sprig; all within an incuse square. Barron 16. HGC 6, 1206. SNG von Aulock 8025 ( this coin ). Very rare. Clear and attractive. Nearly very fine.

From the "Collection sans Pareille" of Ancient Greek Fractions, and from the collections of L. Mildenberg and H.S von Aulock.