Lucania, Herakleia. Silver Nomos (7.84 g), ca. 335-300 BC. Head of Athena, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with Skylla hurling stone; in right field, K. rev. [HPAKΛHITΩN] (faintly visible), Herakles standing facing, holding club, bow and lion's skin; above, Nike flying right crowning him with wreath. Van Kauren 80; SNG ANS 24; HN Italy 1383. Well struck and delicately toned. A beautiful example of fine style and execution. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $1,000
From the Dionysus Collection.