LUCANIA. Herakleia. Circa 330/25-281 BC. Nomos (Silver, 21 mm, 7.58 g, 7 h). Head of Athena to right, wearing a Corinthian helmet adorned with Skylla hurling a stone, a pendant earring, and a simple necklace; to right, Κ. Rev. ˫HPAKΛHIΩN/ AΛ Youthful Herakles standing facing, nude but for a strap across his chest and with the lion's skin over his right arm, holding a bow and arrow in his right hand and a club in his left; to left, above, Nike flying to left to crown Herakles; to right, Σ. HN III 1383. SNG ANS 68. Van Keuren 80. Porous, otherwise, very fine.
Price realized | 200 CHF |
Starting price | 150 CHF |