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 51                   7.85 g                     Classical Numismatic Group > Mail Bid Sale 63 2003 lot 47
                                                           Estimate 3000 USD, realized: 2200 USD


type vK042-052

LUCANIA, Herakleia. Circa 390-340 BC. AR Nomos (7.85 gm). Head of Athena right, wearing Corinthian helmet decorated
with Skylla hurling a stone; EY right / Herakles standing facing, upper torso turned right, wrestling with the 
Nemean lion; club to left, jug between legs. Van Keuren 51 (same obverse die); Work 45 (same obverse die); SNG ANS 
65 (same dies); HN Italy 1378. Toned EF, fine style, nicely centered. ($3000)
Ex Leu 79 (31 October 2000), lot 247 @ 6000 Sfr.