stater (reduced weight) of Herakleion, 334-early 3rd C BC

Obv. hd Athena Corinthian helmet decorated with Scylla
Rev. Herakles standing frontally, crowned by Nike



Van Keuren 80            6.96 g         LHS Numismatik AG > Auction 100 2007 lot 96
                                        Estimate CHF 1'750.00
                                        
                                        
type vK 80-82



Stater (Silver, 6.96 g 10), c. 335-300. Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet adorned with Skylla; 
to right, . Rev. Herakles standing facing, holding club in his right hand and bow, quiver and lion’s skin with his 
left; to left, Nike flying right to crown him above ; to right, . HN III, 1383. Van Keuren 80. Work 51. Nicely 
toned. Some die rust on the reverse, otherwise, extremely fine.