Greek Coins
Bithynia, Heraclea Pontica. Drachm circa 416 BC, AR 4.37 g.
Description Bearded head of Heracles l., wearing lion’s skin headdress. Rev. HPAK Bull butting l.; to l., retrograde K and in upper field, ivy leaf; in exergue, LEIA. References
SNG Black Sea 1582 (ivy leaf missing)
SNG von Aulock 352 var. (ivy leaf missing) Condition
Rare. Lovely old cabinet tone and extremely fine Provenance
Giessener Münzhandlung sale 73, 1995, 140
Gorny & Mosch sale 211, 2013, 267
Price realized | 3'250 CHF |
Starting price | 2'000 CHF |
Estimate | 2'500 CHF |