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 7.95 g Leu Numismatik AG > Auction 86 2003 lot 229
Estimate CHF 4'000.00, realized 5,600 CHF (4,195 USD)
type vK042-052
Stater (Silver, 7.95 g 3), 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 47. Well struck and attractive.
Extremely fine.