LUCANIA. Herakleia. Circa 281-278 BC. Didrachm or Nomos (Silver, 19 mm, 7.76 g, 3 h). Head of Athena to right, wearing Corinthian helmet adorned with Skylla hurling a stone on the bowl; behind her neck, K. Rev. ՒHPAKΛHIΩN - AΘA Herakles standing facing, holding club in his right hand and bow and arrow in his left; lion skin draped over his left arm; to upper left, jug. HN Italy 1384. SNG ANS 75. Van Keuren 85. Struck somewhat off center from worn dies, otherwise, about very fine.
From the collection of Mark Gibbons, Newcastle.
Price realized | 95 CHF |
Starting price | 25 CHF |