CAMPANIA. Hyria. Circa 395-385 BC. Nomos (Silver, 21 mm, 7.04 g, 12 h). Head of Athena to left, wearing laureate Attic helmet decorated, on the bowl, with an owl perched on an olive branch. Rev. YDINA ( retrograde ) Man-headed bull walking to right on a double ground line. HN III 539. Rutter 117 (HO46/HR103). Attractively toned and well centered. Graffito of a pentagram in the reverse exergue, otherwise, very fine.
From a European collection formed prior to World War II.
Price realized | 2'200 CHF |
Starting price | 1'600 CHF |
Estimate | 2'000 CHF |