Lot 1504
Lucania, Herakleia. Silver Nomos (7.80 g), ca. 281-278 BC. Aris, magistrate. |- HEPAKΛEIΩ-N, head of Athena right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet decorated with Skylla hurling a stone; between crest and hair, E. Reverse: Herakles standing facing slightly left, head turned to front, holding club and bow, lion's skin draped over arm; to upper left, owl standing right; in left field, magistrate's name: APIΣ. Van Keuren 87; SNG ANS 77-79; HN Italy 1385. Beautiful old cabinet tone. Unusually well centered. Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $2,500 - UP
The Hanbery Collection; Purchased privately from F. Kovacs in 1985.
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