Greek Coins. The Oitaioi.
Hemidrachm, Herakleia Trachinia circa 360-340, AR 2.82 g. Lion's head l., with spear in its jaws. Rev. ΟΙΤΑΩΝ Heracles standing facing, holding club with both hands transversely across his chest. Valassiadis 2. BCD Thessaly I, 1212 (this coin).
A very rare variety of a rare type. Wonderful old cabinet tone and about extremely fine
Ex Leu 57, 1993, 85 and Nomos 4, 2011, BCD, 1212 sales.