Northern Apulia, Venusia. AE Uncia, c. 210-200 BC

Amazing Venusia

Lot # 102

Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Venusia. AE Uncia, c. 210-200 BC. D/ Half length bust of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress and holding club over shoulder; pellet before. R/ Lion seated to left, breaking spear held in its jaw; VE monogram to left. HN Italy 716; SNG ANS 757; SNG Cop. -; SNG Munich 549; SNG Morcom 234. AE. 6.47 g. 19.50 mm. Superb coin, enchanting earthy olive green patina. Among the finest specimens known. Minor spots of oxidations. Good EF/EF.

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