Stater of Herakleion, c 390-340 BC

Obv. hd Athena wearing Attic helmet decorated with Scylla
Rev. Herakles standing r strangling lion with both arms

van Keuren 50                   7.85 g                     Classical Numismatic Group > Triton V 2002 lot 1084
                                                           Estimate 5000 USD, realized: 4750 USD


type vK042-052

LUCANIA, Herakleia. Circa 390-340 BC. AR Nomos (7.85 gm). Head of Athena right, wearing Corinthian helmet 
decorated with Skylla hurling a stone; DKF right / [THRAKLHIWN], Herakles standing facing, upper torso turned 
right, wrestling with the Nemean lion; club to left, owl between legs, KAL above club. Van Keuren 50; SNG ANS 
64; Work 39 (same dies). Attractively toned EF, fine style, well struck, nice full crest. ($5000)