LUCANIA. Heraclea. Ca. 281-250 BC. AR stater (20mm, 7.81 gm, 5h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 4/5, Fine Style. ͰΗΕPΑΚΛΗΙΩ-Ν, Head of Athena right, hair flowing loose, upswept at temple, wearing pendant earring, beaded necklace, and triple-crested Corinthian helmet pushed back on head, bowl decorated with Scylla hurling stone; E behind neck / ΑΡΙΣ, Heracles standing facing, head facing turned slightly right, nude, right hand on grounded club, bow and arrows in left hand, lion skin draped over left arm; owl standing right with wings closed in left field, head facing. HN Italy 1385. HGC I 990 (same dies). Gorgeous Fine Style dies with a classically beautiful portrait of Athena on a flashy flan. HID09801242017 © 2023 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
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