KAMARINA. Ca. 425-405 B.C. Tetradrachm. Athena driving a galloping quadriga r., Nike flying l. above to crown her; fish swimming r. in ex. Rv. Young Herakles head l. clad in a lion's skin headdress and sporting a slight beard, bay leaf with berry below chin. 17.23 grams. Westermark and Jenkins 144/8 (O6/R12 this coin), SNG Lloyd 869, Boston MFA 259. Small flan flaw before Herakles' eyes. Good Very Fine. (Est. $2,500-$3,000)
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