nomos (didrachm) of Hyria, 405-400 BC

Obv. hd Athena with Attic helmet
Rev. man-headed bull


Rutter 38 (O26/R32)   7.54 g   Classical Numismatic Group > Mail Bid Sale 67 2004 lot 64
                               Estimate 300 USD, realized 525 USD

type HNI 539


CAMPANIA, Hyria. Circa 405-385 BC. AR Nomos (7.54 gm). 
Head of Athena left, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with laurel branch and owl / 
Man-headed bull walking right. 
Rutter 38 (HO26/HR32); SNG France 599 (same dies); SNG ANS 260; HN Italy 539. 
VF, toned, some light scratches on reverse under toning.

From the Tony Hardy Collection.