stater (reduced weight) of Herakleion, 276-250 BC (Late Pyrrhic Period and beyond)

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



Van Keuren 132         6.48 g        Classical Numismatic Group > Mail Bid Sale 67 2004 lot 121
                                     Estimate 250 USD, realized 175 USD


type vK 131-138



LUCANIA, Herakleia. Circa 276-250 BC. AR Nomos (6.48 gm). Head of Athena left, wearing Corinthian helmet decorated 
with griffin / Herakles standing facing, head right, holding club and lion's skin; Nike to right crowning Herakles,
FILW to left. Van Keuren 132; SNG ANS 95; SNG Copenhagen 1114; HN Italy 1429. Good VF, lightly toned, reverse 
double struck. ($250)

From the Tony Hardy Collection.