Watch List notes:

LUCANIA. Herakleia. Circa 281-278 BC. AE (Bronze, 14 mm, 2.47 g, 5 h). Draped bust of Athena facing three-quarters to right, wearing triple-crested Attic helmet; to right, spear. Rev. ՒHPA-KΛEIΩ[N] Trophy. HN Italy 1436. SNG ANS 123. Van Keuren 143. An attractive coin with a lovely obverse. Minor deposits on the reverse, otherwise, good very fine.


From the collection of Augustin de Loye (1816-1898), curator of the Calvet library and Museum in Avignon.