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Lot # 39
Greek Italy. Southern Lucania, Heraclea. AR Diobol, c. 433-330 BC. Obv. Head of Athena right, wearing Attic crested plain helmet. Rev. |-HPAKΛEIΩN. Herakles struggling Nemean lion right; to left, club; between Herakles' legs, letter. HN Italy 1380; Van Keuren 71-7. AR. 1.13 g. 13.00 mm. R. Rare variant. Sharply struck in high relief and perfectly centred on a broad flan. An outstanding example, prettily toned, with golden hues. EF.