nomos/didrachm of Nola (Campania), 400-385 BC
Obv. hd of a nymph
Rev. man-headed bull, crowned by Nike. in ex. NΩΛAIΩN
Rutter 42 (O17/R29) 7.28 g Numismatica Ars Classica > Auction 33 2006 lot 10
Estimate 1,500 CHF, realized 2,200 CHF (approx. 1,706 USD)
type HNI 605
Greek Coins
Nola
d=21 mm
Nomos circa 400-385, AR 7.28 g.
Head of nymph r., hair bound by large ribbon, wearing earring and necklace.
Rev. Man-headed bull walking l., crowned by Nike flying l. In exergue, NWLAIWN.
SNG ANS 556. SNG France 1094 (this obverse die). Rutter 42. Historia Numorum Italy 605
Rare. Nicely toned and about extremely fine
Ex Sterberg 20, 1988, 39 and NAC 10, 1997, 10 sales.