APOLLO, Herakles NGC Certified. 400 BC Cilicia, Issos. Silver Greek Stater Coin

Description: Ancient Greek Coinage CALABRIA Tarentum Ca. 380-325 BC Silver Diobol 11.8mm, 1.14gm. Very Small Coin--a Dime is 17.9mm Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena right, with helmet decorated with Skylla Reverse: Herakles kneeling, holding club, strangling the Nemean Lion. Ref. HN Italy 911; Vlasto 1297. Choice VF. Nicer in hand~Small coin shown greatly enlarged. Attractive contrasting cameo effect toning of reverse--appears to be some of the original "find" patina-- little gem! Right Click picture & select "View/Open Image..." to enlarge image size. Ancient Greek Coinage CILICIA ISSOS Location of the Second Great Battle of Alexander the Great in 333 BC ~ interesting that the reverse features Herakles. Struck c. 400-370 B.C. Silver Stater 21mm c. 10gm. Obverse: Apollo standing facing, head left, holding patera and placing hand on laurel tree behind. Reverse: Herakles standing facing, head right, resting hand on grounded club and holding bow and arrow, lion's skin draped over arm; in right field, ankh-like symbol. Ref. SNG Levante 173. Rare. NGC Certified Anceint & Graded Fine. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~\\\\ OUR GUARANTEE: All illustrations are of the actual item offered. The authenticity of all pieces is fully guaranteed. Any item ever shown owise may be returned unaltered for full refund less shipping. If any item purchased is not to your satisfaction you may return it unaltered within 30 days of purchase for a full refund less shipping. We also guarantee absolute discretion anconfidentiality in all transactions. Images are not actual size ~ Please see description for actual measurements.

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