nomos/didrachm of Nuceria Alfaterna, c. 250-225 BC

Obv. hd Apollo Carneius
Rev. horse and Dioscurus


HNI 608   7.06 g   Classical Numismatic Group > Mail Bid Sale 67 2004 lot 70
                   Estimate 400 USD, realized 400 USD

type HNI 608


CAMPANIA, Nuceria Alfaterna. Circa 250-225 BC. AR Nomos (7.06 gm). 
Head of Karneios left, wearing horn of Ammon / 
Dioskouros standing left beside horse, holding reins and sceptre. 
SNG France 1099; SNG ANS 560 var. (dolphin on obverse); HN Italy 608. 
Near VF, lightly toned, numerous cleaning scratches. Rare.

From the Tony Hardy Collection.