nomos (didrachm) of Hyria, 405-400 BC

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


Rutter 55 (O28/R49)   7.59 g   Classical Numismatic Group > Mail Bid Sale 76 2007 lot 49
                               Estimate 500 USD, realized 800 USD

type HNI 539


CAMPANIA, Hyria. Circa 405-400 BC. AR Nomos (7.59 g, 12h). 
Helmeted head of Athena left; owl on helmet / 
Man-headed bull standing left. 
Rutter 55b (O28/R49; this coin); HN Italy 539; SNG Copenhagen 376 (same obv. die). 
Good VF, toned.
Ex Triton II (1 December 1998), lot 18; R. Ratto (25 January 1926), lot 209.


Estimate: $500