stater of Herakleion, 290-280 BC

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



Van Keuren 87            7.80 g         Classical Numismatic Group > Mail Bid Sale 60 2002 lot 66
                                        Estimate 500 USD, realized 395 USD
                                        
type vK 87  


LUCANIA, Herakleia. Circa 281-278 BC. AR Nomos (7.80 gm). Head of Athena right, wearing Corinthian helmet decorated with
Skylla hurling a stone; E behind / Herakles standing facing, holding club in right hand, bow and arrow in left, lion's 
skin draped over left arm; owl on club, [AR]IS left. Van Keuren 87; SNG ANS 77-79. Lightly toned, good VF, struck a bit 
softly. ($500) Ex Kunst und Münzen Auktion 19 (15 March 1979), lot 26.