

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, AISERNINO. HN Italy 430; HGC 1 337; Campana 3a. 7.66 g. 23 mm. R. Green-brown patina, few spots of encrustation but anyway detailed and of good metal. Usual edge split. Good VF/VF.