BRUTTIUM. Kroton. Circa 400-325 BC. Didrachm or nomos (Silver, 20 mm, 7.85 g, 3 h). Head of Hera Lakinia three-quarters facing, turned slightly to the right, wearing stephane ornamented with palmette flanked by griffins. Rev. KPOT Youthful Herakles seated to left on a rock draped with his lion's skin, holding a one-handled cup in his right hand and resting his left on lion's skin; above, club and bow over ME; to left, tripod. HN Italy 2162. SNG ANS 380 ( same dies ). Bright and lustrous coin, struck on good silver. Reverse die fault, otherwise, good very fine.
From the Vineyard Collection, ex Vecchi 14, February 1999, 241.
Price realized | 650 CHF |
Starting price | 275 CHF |