didrachm of Cales, c. 265-240 BC

Obv. hd Athena / Minerva wearing Corinthian helmet
Rev. biga driven by Nike / Victoria, in ex: CALENO


HNI 434     6.96 g     Classical Numismatic Group > Mail Bid Sale 67 2004 lot 56
                       Estimate 500 USD, realized 500 USD    

type HNI 434


CAMPANIA, Cales. Circa 265-240 BC. AR Nomos (6.96 gm). 
Head of Athena right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet decorated with serpent; thunderbolt behind neck / 
Nike in biga galloping left, holding kentron and reins. 
SNG France 418; SNG ANS 172; HN Italy 434. 
VF, toned, obverse flan flaw. ($500)

From the Tony Hardy Collection.