nomos (didrachm) of Hyria, 400-395 BC

Obv. hd Athena with Attic helmet
Rev. man-headed bull


Rutter 101 (O35/R89)   6.91 g   Numismatica Ars Classica > Auction 25 2003 lot 2
                                Estimate 1800 CHF, realized 1,600 CHF  (approx. 1,206 USD)

type HNI 539


Greek Coins 
The Hyrians 
d=23 mm
Didrachm circa 400-395, AR 6.91 g. 
Helmeted head of Athena r.; bowl decorated with olive-wreath and owl. 
Rev. YDINA Man-headed bull walking l. on double-exergual line. 
Sambon 776f. Cf. Rutter 101. SNG Fitzwilliam 117. SNG Lloyd 62. Historia Numorum Italy 539.

Rare. Struck on a broad flan and with an appealing cabinet tone,

good very fine, extremely fine
Ex Munzen und Medaillen sale 37, 1968, 2.