Herakleia (Lucania) Nomos - Ale..., Eu..., and Z..., -281 – -278
Information
Country
Herakleia (Lucania)
Herakleia (Lucania)
Currency
As
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Nomos
Year
-281 – -278
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
6.65
Diameter (mm)
21
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Nomos from Herakleia (Lucania). Issued from -281 to -278. Struck in Silver. Measures 21 mm and weighs 6.65 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet; above, AΛE; behind neck, EY; below, Z.
- Reverse
- Youthful Herakles standing facing, nude but for a lion's skin draped over his left arm, holding a club in his right hand and a bow in his left; to left, above his right hand, owl flying to right.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (281 BC - 278 BC) | — |
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