stater of Herakleion, 290-280 BC

Obv. hd Athena Corinthian helmet decorated with Scylla
Rev. Herakles standing frontally



Van Keuren 87         7.88 g         Classical Numismatic Group > Triton V 2002 lot 1087
                                     Estimate 1000 USD, realized 800 USD
                                        
type vK 87  


UCANIA, Herakleia. Circa 281-278 BC. AR Nomos (7.88 gm). THRAKLHIW-N, head of Athena right, wearing Corinthian helmet 
decorated with Skylla hurling a stone; E behind / Herakles standing facing, holding club in right hand, bow and arrow in 
left, lion's skin draped over left arm; owl on club, ARIS left. Van Keuren 87; SNG ANS 77-79; Work 85-92. Toned EF, 
spotty toning. ($1000) From the William N. Rudman Collection.