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                   7.66 g                    Classical Numismatic Group > Mail Bid Sale 64 2003 lot 25. 
                                                          Estimate 500 USD, realized 450 USD 


type vK042-052

LUCANIA, Herakleia. Circa 390-340 BC. AR Nomos (7.66 gm). Head of Athena right, wearing Attic helmet decorated with
Skylla hurling stone; X behind / Herakles standing facing, upper torso turned right, wrestling the Nemean lion; 
club and kantharos left. Van Keuren 46; Work 28; SNG ANS 58; HN Italy 1376. Lightly toned VF. ($500)