Greek Coins. Heraclea Pontica.
Hemidrachm 4th century BC, AR 2.50 g. Head of Heracles l., wearing lion's skin headdress. Rev. HPAK – ΛEIA Bow case and club; in lower r. field, crescent. SNG von Aulock 6931. SNG BM Black Sea 1585.
A very attractive portrait struck on a broad flan and with a lovely old cabinet tone.
Minor area of weakness on reverse, otherwise extremely fine
Ex Beaussant-Lefevre sale 2, 2011, 57.