Nomos AG > obolos 31Auction date: 21 April 2024
Lot number: 22

Price realized: 140 CHF   (Approx. 153 USD / 144 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
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LUCANIA. Herakleia. Circa 281-278 BC. (Bronze, 14 mm, 2.94 g, 1 h). Draped bust of Athena facing three-quarters to right, wearing triple-crested Attic helmet; on her left shoulder, shield. Rev. ՒHPA-KΛEIΩN Trophy. HN Italy 1436. Naples, Santangelo 3794. Van Keuren 142. Attractive dark brown coloration and exceptional for issue. Nearly extremely fine.



This attractive bronze coinage from Herakleia was sometimes issued with a mintmark. Several are known: owl, shield (as in this case), bucranium, or a spear.

Starting price: 75 CHF