

Greek Italy. Samnium, Southern Latium and Northern Campania, Aesernia. AE Obol, c. 263-240 BC. Obv. VOLCANOM. Head of Vulcan left, wearing laureate pileus; to right, tongs. Rev. Jupiter in biga galloping right; in exergue, [AI]SERNIN[O]. HN Italy 430; HGC 1 337; Campana 3a. 7.58 g. 20.50 mm. R. Rare and choice specimen for type. Good VF.