diobol of Herakleion, 380-281 BC

van Keuren 126     1.22 g      Classical Numismatic Group > Mail Bid Sale 73 2006 lot 25
                               Estimate 300 USD, realized 525 USD 
                              
type vK 126-128


LUCANIA, Herakleia. Circa 281-278 BC. AR Diobol (1.22 g, 6h). Leon-, magistrate. 
Helmeted head of Athena facing slightly right, helmet decorated with Skylla hurling a stone / 
Herakles standing facing, holding club, bow, and arrow, lion's skin draped over arm; monogram to lower left, LEWN to right. 
Van Keuren 126 var. (magistrate); HN Italy 1423 var. (same). 
Good VF, toned, minor deposits on reverse. Excellent metal and die state.

From the David Herman Collection.

See Van Keuren 91 for this magistrate on a drachm from the same issue.