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 51                   7.95 g                   Leu Numismatik AG > Auction 86 2003 lot 229
                                                         Estimate CHF 4'000.00, realized 5,600 CHF  (4,195 USD)


type vK042-052

   
Stater (Silver, 7.95 g 3), c. 390-340. Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet adorned with Skylla; 
to right, . Rev. Herakles standing facing, slightly turned to the right, grappling with the Nemean lion; between 
his legs, jug; to left, club. HN III 1378. SNG ANS 66. Van Keuren 51. Work 47. Well struck and attractive. 
Extremely fine.