BRUTTIUM. Croton. Ca. 400-325 BC. AR stater (23mm, 7.54 gm, 12h). NGC Choice XF 3/5 - 3/5, Fine Style. Head of Hera Lacinia facing, turned slightly right, hair parted in center and swept to either side, wearing stephane ornamented with palmettes flanked by griffins / ΚΡΟΤ-ΩΝΙΑΤΑΝ, Heracles reclining left on rock, leaning on club draped with lion skin, cantharus in outstretched right hand; bow below. HN Italy 2167. A beautiful piece in hand, featuring a splendid portrait struck on a dazzling obverse that boasts a slight cartwheel luster, complemented by an all-over attractive toning. Ex Economopoulos Numismatics, private sale with old dealer's tag included; Nomos, obolos 21 (2 January 2022), lot 44; Leu Numismatik, Web Auction 11 (22 February 2020), lot 617; Nomos, Auction 19 (17 November 2019), lot 41. HID09801242017 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

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