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     7.19 g     Numismatica Ars Classica > Auction O 2004 lot 1013
                       Estimate 1,500 CHF, realized 1,300 CHF  (approx. 1,000 USD) 

type HNI 434


A Selection of Coins of Magna Graecia and Sicily from the A.D.M. Collection 
Campania. 
Cales. 
d=22 mm
Didrachm c. 265-240, AR 7.19 g. 
Helmeted head of Minerva r.; behind neckguard, owl. 
Rev. Victory in biga l. Sambon –, this symbol unlisted. 
Mc Clean 181 and pl. 10, 4 (=). H.N. 434.

Toned and good VF