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Lot # 13
Greek Italy. Central and Southern Campania, Phistelia. AR Obol, c. 325-275 BC. Obv. Male head facing slightly right. Rev. Dolphin, barley grain and mussel shell; below, Oscan ethnic FISTVLIS. Cf. HN Italy 613; Cf. SNG Cop. 576; Cf. HGC 1 502. AR. 0.49 g. 10.50 mm. RRR. Extremely rare and interesting. Apparently unlisted variety with dolphin to left. Choice for issue. An unusual example with crude style. Possibly an imitative issue. Lighty old cabinet tone.