1/2-obol of Phistelia, 325-275 BC

Obv. hd Athena frontal
Rev. H and ethnic

HNI 618   0.34 g   Classical Numismatic Group > Mail Bid Sale 60 2002 lot 36
                   Estimate 500 USD, realized 1,100 USD

type HNI 618


CAMPANIA, Phistelia. Circa 325-275 BC. AR Hemiobol (0.34 gm). 
Helmeted head of Athena facing slightly right / Retrograde legend around large H. 
SNG ANS -; Campana, Corpus Nummorum Antiquae Italiae (Zecche Minori), pg. 345, 11 (this coin); Rutter pg. 180, Group II. 
Darkly toned, EF.
Ex Leu Numismatik Auktion 79 (31 October 2000), lot 197; 
Auctiones S.A. 7 (7 June 1977), lot 18; 
R. Jameson Collection, 31; 
Arthur J. Evans Collection.
One of four known, this example is the sole specimen not in a museum collection.