stater of Herakleion, 334-early 3rd C BC

Van Keuren 84            7.94 g         Classical Numismatic Group > Mail Bid Sale 57 2001 lot 30
                                        Estimate 300 USD, realized 350 USD
                                        
                                        
type vK 83-86
                                        
                                        
LUCANIA, Herakleia. Circa 334-330 BC. AR Nomos (7.94 gm). Head of Athena right, wearing crested 
Corinthian helmet decorated with Skylla hurling a stone / Herakles standing facing, holding club 
in right hand, bow and arrow in left, lion's skin draped over left arm; AQA to left of club, 
aryballos above. Van Keuren 84; Work, ANSNNM 91 (1940), 59 (same dies); SNG ANS 73 (same dies). 
Lightly toned EF, worn obverse die, small flan flaw in center of reverse. ($300)