BRUTTIUM. Kroton. Circa 400-325 BC. Nomos (Silver, 21.5 mm, 7.75 g, 12 h). Head of Hera Lakinia facing, head turned slightly to the right, wearing stephane ornamented with palmettes. Rev. ΚΡΟΤΩΝΙΑΤΑΝ Youthful Herakles seated to left on a rock draped with lion's skin, holding a one-handled cup in his right hand and resting his left on his club; below, bow. AMB 198. HN III 2167. SNG ANS 371 ( same dies ). SNG Lloyd 616. Nicely toned and of fine style. Die-breaks on the obverse, otherwise, about very fine.
From an American collection, ex Classical Numismatic Group 409, 6 November 2017, 31.
Price realized | 1'300 CHF |
Starting price | 750 CHF |