stater of Herakleion, 281-278 BC (Early Pyrrhic Period)

Van Keuren 94            7.71 g         Classical Numismatic Group > Triton X 2007 lot 37. 
                                        Estimate 1,000 USD, realized 1,000 USD
                                        
type vK 88-94                                      
                                        
                                        
LUCANIA, Herakleia. Time of Pyrrhos of Epiros. Circa 281-278 BC. AR Nomos (7.71 g, 9h). Filo-, magistrate. Head of 
Athena facing slightly right, wearing triple-crested Attic helmet decorated with Skylla throwing a stone; monogram 
to left, E to right / |-HRAKL[EIWN], Herakles standing facing, holding club in right hand and bow and arrow in 
left, lion skin draped over left arm; to left, Nike flying right, crowning him with wreath; |-A between club and 
right ankle, FIL[W] to right. Van Keuren 94; HN Italy 1392; SNG ANS 80; SNG Lloyd 278; Basel 1112. Good VF, toned, 
weakly struck reverse.

From the David Herman Collection.