LUCANIA. Herakleia. Circa 281-278 BC. Nomos (Silver, 21.5 mm, 6.75 g, 10 h), struck under the magistrate Leon... Three-quarter facing head of Athena, turned slightly to right, wearing triple crested helmet adorned with Skylla; to left, AP/IΓ. Rev. HPAKΛEIΩN / ΛEΩN Herakles standing facing, holding club in right hand, bow and arrow in left, lion's skin draped over his left arm. HN III 1389. Van Keuren 91 ( same dies ). Cleaning scratches, smoothing and light porosity, otherwise, very fine.
From an American collection, ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 484, 27 January 2021, 19 ($400).
Price realized | 800 CHF |
Starting price | 300 CHF |