didrachm of Cales, c. 265-240 BC

Obv. hd Athena / Minerva wearing Corinthian helmet
Rev. biga driven by Nike / Victoria, in ex: CALENO

HNI 434 7.34 g Classical Numismatic Group > Triton V 2002 lot 1016 Estimate 1,500, realized 900 USD type HNI 434 CAMPANIA, Cales. Circa 265-240 BC. AR Nomos (7.34 gm). Head of Athena left, wearing crested Corinthian helmet decorated with a dolphin; cornucopiae behind / CALENO in exergue, Nike in biga galloping to left, holding reins in both hands. SNG ANS 170 (same dies); SNG Lockett 64 (same dies); Dewing 83 (same dies). Lightly toned EF, some light surface roughness on the reverse. From the William N. Rudman Collection.