Greek Italy. Central Italy, uncertain. AE Cast As, 3rd century BC. Obv. Head of young Herakles right, wearing lion's skin. Rev. Head of bridled horse left. Vecchi ICC 272; HN Italy 351; Haeberlin p.181-2,1-3 and pl.70, 1-3. AE. 375.00 g. 68.00 mm. RRRR. Of the greatest rarity and apparently the fifth example known, of which the third in private hands and undoubtedly the best. A superb cast. Lovely uneven emerald and light green-grey patina, with reddish brown spots. EF.