LUCANIA. Heraclea. Ca. 330-280 BC. AR stater (21mm, 7.78 gm, 2h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 2/5, Fine Style, graffito. ΗΕPΑΚΛΗΙΩΝ, 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; K behind neck / ΗΡΑΚΛΗΙΩΝ, 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; oenochoe above AΘΑ in left field. HN Italy 1384. SNG ANS 74. Gorgeous warm mouse grey toning envelops the surfaces, perfectly complementing the Fine Style details, creating a harmonious and visually stunning piece. Ex Economopoulos Numismatics, private sale with old dealer's tag included; Leu Numismatik, Web Auction 18 (18 December 2021), lot 148. HID09801242017 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

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