16 | Ancient Greek coins

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LYKIA, Phaselis. Tetradrachm. (Ar. 16.57g/30mm). 197-196 BC (Price 2864). Obv: Head of Heracles right with lion skin. Rev: Zeus seated left holding scepter and eagle right, monogram KB in front, Greek letter below throne, Greek legend behind. Almost Extremely Fine. Nice specimen, rare like this.

Greek mythology tells that the lion of Nemea was invincible and had all its inhabitants frightened. A lion that seemed indestructible and whose skin was so tough that no weapon could pierce it. After trying unsuccessfully with various weapons, it was finally with his own hands that Hercules ended the life of this lion. With his skin the armor was made that protected him in all his battles and that is the one with which he appears represented on the obverse of this coin. He also used his head as a helmet or helmet