Fifth Known as Cast


Greek Italy. Central Italy, uncertain. AE Cast As, 3rd century BC. Obv. Head of young Herakles right, wearing lion's skin. Rev. Head of bridled horse left. Vecchi ICC 272; HN Italy 351; Haeberlin p.181-2,1-3 and pl.70, 1-3. 375.00 g. 68.00 mm. RRRR. Of the greatest rarity and apparently the fifth example known, of which the third in private hands and undoubtedly the best. A superb cast. Lovely uneven emerald and light green-grey patina, with reddish brown spots. EF.