Herakleia (Lucania) Nomos - Aristodamos, -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)
7.88
Diameter (mm)
21
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Nomos from Herakleia (Lucania). Issued from -281 to -278. Struck in Silver. Measures 21 mm and weighs 7.88 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Athena facing slightly right, wearing triple-crested Attic helmet decorated with Scylla throwing a stone; in left field, monogram.
- Reverse
- Heracles standing facing, head left, holding skyphos in extended right hand, and lion’s skin and cornucopia in left; club leaning against right leg; in left field magistrate name above altar.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (281 BC - 278 BC) | — |
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