nomos/didrachm of Nola (Campania), 400-385 BC

Obv. hd of Athena, wearing Attic helmet
Rev. man-headed bull, in ex. NΩLAIΩN


Rutter 9 (O4/R7)   7.13 g   Classical Numismatic Group > Mail Bid Sale 70 2005 lot 7
                            Estimate 500 USD, realized 625 USD
                               
type HNI 603


CAMPANIA, Nola. Circa 400-385 BC. AR Nomos (7.13 g, 6h). 
Wreathed and helmeted head of Athena right, helmet decorated with an owl; monogram behind neck / 
Man-headed bull standing right; monogram below. 
Rutter 9 (O4/R7); SNG ANS 559 (same dies); HN Italy 603. 
VF, toned, minor porosity, slight die shift on reverse.