LUCANIA. Herakleia. Circa 330/25-281 BC. Nomos (Silver, 20.5 mm, 7.68 g, 7 h), signed by the engraver Atha... ˫ΗΡΑΚΛΗΙΩΝ Head of Athena to right, wearing a crested Corinthian helmet adorned, on the bowl, with Skylla hurling a stone to right, and a triple pendant earring; behind Athena's neck, Κ. Rev. ˫ΗΡΑΚΛΗΙΩΝ Youthful Herakles standing facing, nude but for a strap across his chest and with a lion's skin over his left arm, holding a bow and an arrow in his left hand and a club in his right; above club to left, one-handled jug; in field to left, ΑΘΑ. HN III 1384. SNG ANS 75. Van Keuren 85. Some find patina, otherwise, good very fine.
Price realized | 650 CHF |
Starting price | 350 CHF |