IONIA. Herakleia ad Latmon. Circa 150-142 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 34.5 mm, 16.65 g, 12 h). Head of Athena to right, wearing triple-crested Attic helmet with raised ear flaps, a bowl ornamented with tendrils and Pegasos, and a visor decorated with six horse protomes, a pendant earring and a pearl necklace. Rev. Club to right; below, Nike walking left, holding wreath in right hand, between two monograms; all within an oak wreath tied on the left. Jameson 1503. SNG Copenhagen 781. SNG Lockett 2823. SNG von Aulock 1978. Toned, well-centered and of elegant style. Minor flatness and slight double-striking on the reverse, otherwise, extremely fine.

Property of a Late Collector, Tradart 18 November 1993, 104, ex Tkalec & Rauch 14 April 1986, 125 and Ariadne Galleries, 9 December 1983, 101.