Electrotype: Lucania, Herakleia AR Nomos. British Museum electrotype; stamped MB (Latin initials for Museum). Circa 415-400 BC. Wreathed head of Athena to right,, hair bound at nape of neck, again centre of aegis with border of serpents / HPAKΛEIΩN, nude Herakles seated to left on rock covered with lion skin, holding olpe in outstretched right hand; club leaning against rock. Head, Guide III C, 11; for prototype, cf. BMC 15. 6.86g, 21mm, 9h.
Condition as Seen.
Acquired from Baldwin's of St. James's.