Greek Italy. Southern Lucania, Heraclea. AR Stater, 390-340 BC. Obv. Head of Athena facing slightly right, wearing triple-crested Phrygian helmet and necklace. Rev. [ՒHPAKΛHI]ΩN. Herakles standing right and fighting Nemean lion, raising club with right hand. Van Keuren 22 (same dies); Dewing 341; HN Italy 1375; HGC 1 979. 7.43 g. 22.5 mm. RR. Very rare and fascinating issue. Superb example of fine classical style. Iridescent deep tone. VF.
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