Lot 3127
Sale 129 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Italy, Lucania, Heraclea, (330-280 B.C.), silver plated nomos, stater or didrachm, (6.22 g), obv. head of Athena to right wearing crested Corinthian helmet adorned with a Scylla, traces of letters in right field, rev. [I-HPAK**LHIWN*] to right off flan, Heracles standing facing, head turned to right, strangling a lion with both hands, between legs an owl in field to left a club, (S.389, cf.Work 39, cf.Van Keuren 50, cf.SNG ANS 60). Toned, plated, nearly very fine and a scarce type.
Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection, previously from R. Loosely, November 19, 1983, with his ticket.
- Estimate
- $100
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $140