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                   7.89 g                      Leu Numismatik AG > Auction 91 2004 lot 28. Estimate 2,500 CHF, realized 2,600 CHF  (2,000 USD)  

type vK042-052

Stater (Silver, 7.89 g 12), c. 390-340. Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet adorned with Skylla; 
to right, . Rev. Herakles standing facing, slightly turned to the right, grappling with the Nemean lion; between 
his legs, jug; to left, club. HN III 1378. SNG ANS 66. Van Keuren 51. Work 46. Extremely fine.