stater of Herakleion, 433-400 BC

Obv. hd Atheana facing 3/4 wearing Attic helmet
Rev. Heracles standing r wresling lion

Van Keuren 20            7.48 g         Numismatica Ars Classica Auction 46 2008 lot 789, estimate 3000 SF, realized 4700 SF (4630 USD)

type vK020-022
 

Nomos circa 360-350, AR 7.48 g. Helmeted head of Athena facing three-quarter r. Rev. Heracles standing r., strangling the Nemean lion; in field l., bow and club. Jameson 238. Work 22. Historia Numorum Italy 1375.
Very rare. A very attractive portrait struck on a very broad flan. Toned area of
weakness on reverse, otherwise about extremely fine

Ex NAC sale L, 2001, 1062. From the A.D.M. collection.