stater (reduced weight) of Herakleion, 290-280 BC

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



Van Keuren 103         6.31 g        Classical Numismatic Group > Mail Bid Sale 60 2002 lot 68
                                     Estimate 200 USD, realized 260 USD           


type vK 095-113


LUCANIA, Herakleia. Circa 281-278 BC. AR Nomos (6.31 gm). Head of Athena right, wearing 
Corinthian helmet; ALE above, EY behind, I below / Herakles standing facing, holding club in 
right hand, bow and arrow in left, lion's skin draped over left arm; owl flying right in left
field. Van Keuren 103; SNG ANS 86 corr. (I below). VF/Fine. ($200)