★ Pedegreed Ariminum ★

Greek Italy. North-eastern Italy, Ariminum. AE Obol, c. 268-225 BC. Obv. Draped bust of Vulcan left, wearing wreathed pilos. Rev. Warrior advancing left, holding spear and shield; in exergue, ARIMN. Vecchi ICC 235; HN Italy 8; Campana 7. AE. 6.35 g. 18.00 mm. R. Rare. Ethnic perfectly readable. Lovely glossy deep olive green patina. VF. From the Colin E. Pitchfork Collection. Ex Wayne Woolmer Collection (Spink Noble 34, 14 November 1990), lot 1614. Ex CNG 394, lot 9.