★ The Pitanatai Obol ★

Greek Italy. Samnium, Southern Latium and Northern Campania, Peripoloi Pitanatai. AR Obol, c. 335-275. Obv. Head of Hera left; monogram behind. Rev. Hercules kneeling left, strangling the Nemean lion; club behind, ethnic around. HN Italy 445; SNG ANS 128; SNG BN 309; Garrucci XC, 12; Sambon 173. AR. 0.56 g. 9.00 mm. RR. Very rare. Toned. VF.