AR Didrachm 334 BC, Italy, CAMPANIA, CALES Head of Athena left, crested Corinthian helmet decorated with a griffin; club behind. Rev. Nike in biga galloping left. CALENO in exergue.Sear. 286var; SNG ANS 170 var. (obv. symbol); HN Italy 434 var.Occupied by a Roman colony in 334 BC. Livy (VIII.16.13-14) relates that a Latin colony, the first in Campania, was establised at Cales in 334 BC. The short series of didrachms and bronze fractions produced by this city is paralleled by similar issues at Suessa Aurunca and Teanum Sidinicum.7.11 g. Very rare NGC XF. Strike 4 of 5, Surface 3 of 5. Truly masterly fine style. Broad flan central striking. Rainbow toning on rev. Minor edge marks