stater of Herakleion, 290-280 BC

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



Van Keuren 96         7.72 g         Classical Numismatic Group > Mail Bid Sale 60 2002 lot 67
                                     Estimate 750 USD
                                        
                                        
type vK 095-113
                                        
                                        
LUCANIA, Herakleia. Circa 281-278 BC. AR Nomos (7.72 gm). Head of Athena right, wearing 
Corinthian helmet decorated with olive wreath; monogram behind / Herakles standing facing, 
wearing head of lion skin with its legs over his left arm, crowning himself with his right 
hand, holding club in his left; cornucopiae in left field. Van Keuren 96; SNG ANS -; SNG 
München 818. Lightly toned EF, struck a bit softly. ($750)