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     7.32 g     Classical Numismatic Group > Mail Bid Sale 66 2004 lot 65
                       Estimate 1,000 USD, realized 1,150 USD    

type HNI 434


CAMPANIA, Cales. Circa 265-240 BC. AR Nomos (7.32 gm). 
Head of Athena left, wearing crested Corinthian helmet decorated with a dolphin; owl standing left behind / 
Nike in biga galloping to left, holding. 
SNG ANS 170 var. (cornucopiae on obverse); HN Italy 434. 
Attractively toned VF, well centered on a choice flan.