Hera / Heracles on Globe

Thermae Himerenses (Sicily) - Litra
Head of Hera to right, wearing stephane and polos ornamented with palmettes; in left field, A
Heracles seated left on globe, holding club with right hand; behind, bow

Description

Obverse: Head of Hera to right, wearing stephane and polos ornamented with palmettes; in left field, A
Reverse: Heracles seated left on globe, holding club with right hand; behind, bow

Rare. Old cabinet tone and good very fine

Details

CompositionSilver
IssuerThermae Himerenses
Ruling AuthorityUnknown
Period of Issue383 BC - 367 BC
Weight0.62 g
Diameter12 mm
Orientation
↑↑
10h
DenominationLitra
StandardSicilian Litra
ReferencesSNG ANS 4 #1341; Campana CNAI #2a

Numista Reference

Provenance

LocationDescriptionDate
Germany
Gorny & Mosch, Auction 195 - Lot 38
Mar 7, 2011
Qatar
The Collection of Greek Coins of a Man in Love with Art
-
United Kingdom
Naville Numismatics, Auction 98 - Lot 168
Oct 12, 2025
United States
Lelouch Collection
Current