LUCANIA. Heraclea. Ca. 281-250 BC. AR stater (20mm, 7.80 gm, 9h). NGC Choice XF 4/5 - 3/5, brushed. ΗPΑΚΛΗΙΩ-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, head facing, with wings closed in left field. HN Italy 1385. HGC I 990. Umber toning throughout. Ex Economopoulos Numismatics, private sale with old dealer's tag included; Gorny & Mosch, Auction 253 (5 March 2018), lot 38. HID09801242017 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

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