didrachm of Phistelia, 405-400 BC

Obv. hd female frontal
Rev. man-headed bull

Rutter 5 (O4/R5)   7.10 g   Classical Numismatic Group > Mail Bid Sale 73 2006 lot 12
                            Estimate 300 USD, realized 850 USD


type HNI 611


CAMPANIA, Phistelia. Circa 405-400 BC. AR Nomos (7.10 g, 4h). 
Female head facing slightly right / Man-headed bull standing left; in exergue, dolphin left. 
Rutter 5 (PO 4/PR 5); SNG ANS 563-565 (same obv. die); HN Italy 611. 
Good Fine, toned, minor porosity, light cleaning marks. Rare.

From the David Herman Collection.