Tetradrachm. Greek Coins. Kings of Paeonia. Lykkeios. 359-335 BC. Astibos or Damastion. Laureate head of Zeus to right. (ΛYKK)-EIOY Herakles standing left, strangling the Nemean lion; to right, bow and quiver; to left of Herakles' leg, Y.. Magnificent specimen of exceptionally fine style, with engraving of clear classical influence and sharply defined reliefs. Perfectly centered strike, with soft cabinet toning that enhances the details and provides an attractive contrast. Ex Numismatik Lanz 86 (18/05/1998). The Nemean Lion features in the first of the Twelve Labors of Hercules. According to Greek mythology, this fearsome beast, whose skin was impervious to weapons, terrorized the inhabitants of Nemea. After discovering that his weapons were ineffective, Hercules managed to corner the lion in its lair and strangle it with his bare hands. He then used the animal's own claws to remove its skin, which became one of his most distinctive attributes, together with his club. This episode, widely depicted in classical art, symbolizes the triumph of the hero's strength and ingenuity over the forces of nature. Mint state. Ex Lanz, 1998. Paeonian Hoard. 63 var.. Sng Ans. 1019 var.. Ag. 12,14.

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Kings of Paeonia. Lykkeios. Tetradrachm. 359-335 BC. Astibos or Damastion. (Paeonian Hoard-63 var.). (Sng Ans-1019 var.). Anv.: Laureate head of Zeus to right. Rev.: (ΛYKK)-EIOY Herakles standing left, strangling the Nemean lion; to right, bow and quiver; to left of Herakles' leg, Y.. Ag. 12,14 g.

Magnificent specimen of exceptionally fine style, with engraving of clear classical influence and sharply defined reliefs. Perfectly centered strike, with soft cabinet toning that enhances the details and provides an attractive contrast.

Ex Numismatik Lanz 86 (18/05/1998).

The Nemean Lion features in the first of the Twelve Labors of Hercules. According to Greek mythology, this fearsome beast, whose skin was impervious to weapons, terrorized the inhabitants of Nemea.

After discovering that his weapons were ineffective, Hercules managed to corner the lion in its lair and strangle it with his bare hands. He then used the animal's own claws to remove its skin, which became one of his most distinctive attributes, together with his club.

This episode, widely depicted in classical art, symbolizes the triumph of the hero's strength and ingenuity over the forces of nature. Mint state. Est...3000,00.

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