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 7.34 g Classical Numismatic Group > Triton V 2002 lot 1016
Estimate 1,500, realized 900 USD
type HNI 434
CAMPANIA, Cales. Circa 265-240 BC. AR Nomos (7.34 gm).
Head of Athena left, wearing crested Corinthian helmet decorated with a dolphin; cornucopiae behind /
CALENO in exergue, Nike in biga galloping to left, holding reins in both hands.
SNG ANS 170 (same dies); SNG Lockett 64 (same dies); Dewing 83 (same dies).
Lightly toned EF, some light surface roughness on the reverse.
From the William N. Rudman Collection.