ITALY. Campania. Nola. AR Didrachm (Nomos) (7.23 gms), ca. 400-385 B.C. NGC Ch VF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5. Fine Style.
HN Italy-605; SNG ANS-550 (same dies). Obverse: Female head right, hair in broad band, wearing earring and necklace; Reverse: Man-headed bull standing right; above, Nike flying right, crowning bull. A stunning example with a fine portrait in high relief. The surfaces display deep cabinet toning with lovely iridescent color on the reverse fields.
From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.
Ex: Vicomte de Sartiges Collection, # 9.
Estimate: $400 - $600