Ancient Coins

Southern Lucania, Southern Lucania, Herakleia, Stater, c. 390-340, helmeted head of Athena right, rev. Herakles fighting lion, 7.91g/1h (van Keuren 51; Work 47; HN Italy 1378). Unobtrusive test-cut on reverse, otherwise extremely fine and of fine classical style, rare (£1,500-2,000)