LUCANIA. Herakleia. Circa 340-330 BC. Nomos (Silver, 22 mm, 7.92 g, 12 h), circa 360-350. Head of Athena, three-quarters facing and turned slightly to the right, wearing a triple-crested Attic helmet. Rev. [⊦]ΗΡΑΚΛΗΙ[ΩΝ] Herakles standing facing, turned slightly to the right, grappling with the Nemean lion; to left, at Herakles' feet, bow and club. HN III 1375. Jameson 238. Work 22. Very rare. Clear and bright. Some very minor cleaning scratches, otherwise, good very fine.
From a Swiss collection formed prior to 2005.
Price realized | 4'800 CHF |
Starting price | 3'600 CHF |
Estimate | 4'500 CHF |