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Lot 3: LUCANIA. Herakleia. Circa 281-278 BC. AR Nomos. Archias, magistrate.

AUCTION:  Beasley Campgate Collection (Auction 256)

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  • Sold Winning Bid: $460
  • 2 Bid(s)
Description

LUCANIA. Herakleia. Circa 281-278 BC. AR Nomos (22mm - 7.85 g). Archias, magistrate. Head of Athena right, wearing Corinthian helmet decorated with olive wreath; monogram behind / Herakles standing facing, wearing head of lion skin with its legs over his left arm, crowning himself and holding club; cornucopia in left field, monogram between club and leg, APXIAΣleft. Van Keuren 96; SNG ANS -; HN Italy 1394. Good VF, attractively toned, reverse strike a bit soft in the center, well centered on a broad flan.

Lot Details
  • Offered By: VAuctions
  • Lot #: 3
  • Listing #: 186697
  • Closed: Thursday, December 9, 2010 4:04:00 PM CT
  • Estimate: $750