Stunning Luceria Nummus
Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Luceria. Light series. AE Cast Nummus (or As), c. 217-212 BC. Obv. Head of young Herakles right, wearing lion skin. Rev. Horse prancing right; above, star; below, L. Vecchi ICC 344; HN Italy 676; Haeberlin p. 187, 1-34, pl. 71, 9-13. 96.50 g. 49.00 mm. R. Possibly the heaviest specimen known. Superb cast with lovely untouched earthen light green patina. EF.