Paphlagonian Kingdom. Pylaimenes II or III Euergetes. Æ (5.03 g), ca. 130 or 103 BC. Head of Herakles with features of Pylaimenes right, lion's skin tied about neck, club over far shoulder. Reverse: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΠYΛAIMENOY EΩEPΓETOY, Nike standing left, holding wreath and palm. SNG BM 1550-4; HGC 7, 440. Rare. Wonderful depiction of Herakles. Dark brown patina. Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $300 - 350
The Hanbery Collection; Purchased privately from E. Waddell in 1982.