Ć double unit of Herakleion, 3rd-1st century BC

Obv. two statues of Herakles
Rev. Athena standing l, altar l, cross-torch r



Van Keuren 166            7.54 g         Classical Numismatic Group > Mail Bid Sale 76 2007 lot 61
                                         estimate 200 USD, realized: 120 USD
                                         

type vK 166-167
                                         

LUCANIA, Herakleia. 3rd-1st century BC. Ć Double Unit (7.54 g, 12h). Two figures of Herakles standing facing, each 
holding patera, club, and lion skin / Athena standing facing, holding spear and patera, from which she sacrifices 
over lit altar to left; to right, torches with crosspieces above shield. Van Keuren 166; HN Italy 1447. VF, dark 
green-brown patina. Rare.
From the James E. Cain Collection.


Estimate: $200