nomos (didrachm) of Hyria, 405-400 BC

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


Rutter 41 (O26/R35)   7.35 g   Stack's > Coin Galleries 2008 lot 2013
                               Estimate 1,000-1,500, realized 775 USD

type HNI 539


HYRIA. Campania. Ca.405-400 B.C.

Didrachm. 
Head of Athena l. wearing crested helmet decorated with olive-wreath and owl. 
Rv. Man-faced bull standing r. on double exergual line, YDINA (retrograde) above. 
7.35 grams. HN Italy 539, Weber 315 (this coin), Hunter 9 (same dies). 
Pleasing medium gray toning. Choice Very Fine.

Ex Herman Weber Collection.