January 2023 NYINC Auction – 14 - 17 January 2023
Live Sessions: Ancient & World Coins, World Paper Money
Part B: Sa, 14.01.2023, from 12:30 AM CET
Part C: Sa, 14.01.2023, from 3:00 PM CET
Part D: Su, 15.01.2023, from 12:30 AM CET
Part E: Su, 15.01.2023, from 12:30 AM CET
Part F: Su, 15.01.2023, from 9:00 PM CET
Part G: Su, 15.01.2023, from 9:00 PM CET
Part H: Su, 15.01.2023, from 10:00 PM CET
Part I: Mo, 16.01.2023, from 6:00 PM CET
Description
ITALY. Lucania. Herakleia. AR Stater (Nomos) (7.81 gms), ca. 390-340 B.C. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 5/5.
HGC-1, 980; HN Italy-1378; SNG ANS-66. Obverse: Head of Athena right, wearing crested helmet decorated with Skylla throwing stone; EY to right; Reverse: Herakles standing facing, torso right, strangling the Nemean Lion to right; [AΠOΛ] and club to left, oinochoe below. Struck from supremely elegant dies, this enchanting specimen presents only light, honest handling across the high points, with a charming cabinet nature to the toning and some hints of brilliance remaining in the protected areas. The entirety of the powerful designs fits magnificently upon the flan, making this a tremendous example for the connoisseur.
Estimate: $3000.00- $5000.00
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| Price realized | 4'300 USD |
| Starting price | 1'800 USD |
