

Greek Italy. Bruttium, Kroton. Time of Alexander the Molossian. AE 20 mm, c. 333-331 BC. Obv. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress; above, ΔΙ. Rev. ΚΡΟ. Eagle right, wings open, alighting on snake. HN Italy 2217; SNG ANS 432; Attianese 196. 6.89 g. 20.00 mm. R. Superb bronze, possibly the finest specimen known. Attractive and untouched green brown patina with lighter glaze. EF.