obol of Phistelia, 325-275 BC

Obv. hd young male (or mask) frontal
Rev. corn-grain and mussel, dolphin above

HNI 613   0.70 g   Classical Numismatic Group > Triton X 2007 lot 25
                   Estimate 300 EUR, realized 700 USD

type HNI 613


CAMPANIA, Phistelia. Circa 325-275 BC. AR Obol (0.70 g, 9h). 
Male head facing slightly right / 
‘fistluis’ in Oscan (retrograde), dolphin right, barley grain, and mussel shell. 
Rutter p. 180, Ia; HN Italy 613; SNG ANS 567-578; SNG Lloyd 87; SNG France 1117-1128. 
EF, attractively toned.

From the David Herman Collection.