Impressive Teate
Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Teate. AE Nummus, c. 225-200 BC. D/ Head of Zeus right, wreathed with wreath. R/ TIATI (to right). Eagle standing right on thunderbolt; N in right field. HN Italy 703; SNG ANS 1222 (part 5) var. (TIATI to left); D'Andrea 12. 37.68 g. 37.00 mm. RR. Very rare and choice Nummus. Lovely earthy emerald green patina. Area of weak strike. About EF.