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THE FACING HEAD COINS OF: CAMPANIA, HYRIA |
Facing head coins of Hyria feature a portrait of Hera Lakinia in the obverse, following a model also used at Croton. The reverse type is a man-faced bull walking to right, representing the local river god. These specimens are scarce in market, and only a few have appeared in the last few years. Hera generally has a dignified, solemn, and somewhat stern expression in these coins. A few examples of the same head type are featured below.
The dating follows Historia Numorum Italy.
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c. 405–385 BC. AR Didrachm. Numismatica Ars Classica, Auction Q, 6 April 2006, Lot number: 1013. |
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c. 405–385 BC. AR Didrachm. Gorny & Mosch Giessener Münzhandlung, Auction 141, 10 October 2005, Lot number: 28. Numismatica Ars Classica, Auction P, May 12th, 2005, Lot number: 1311. |
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c. 405–385 BC. AR Didrachm. Leu Numismatik AG, Auction 81, 16 May 2001, Lot number: 2. From the collection of P. Tinchant. |
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