Stater of Herakleion, c 390-340 BC

Obv. hd Athena wearing Attic helmet decorated with Scylla
Rev. Herakles standing r strangling lion with both arms


van Keuren 46                   7.55 g                    Classical Numismatic Group > Mail Bid Sale 72 2006 lot 81. Estimate 300 USD, realized 600 USD  


type vK042-052


LUCANIA, Herakleia. Circa 390-340 BC. AR Nomos (7.55 g, 4h). Head of Athena right, wearing Attic helmet decorated 
with Skylla hurling stone; X behind neck / Herakles strangling the Nemean lion; kantharos to left. Van Keuren 46; 
HN Italy 1376. Good Fine, toned.

Ex Classical Numismatic Group 43 (24 September 1997), lot 72.