Greek or early Roman?

[Diederik]

I found this puzzling coin:
What appears to be the head of Apollo to the left
of the text only an 'N' is visible
Reverse: what looks like part of a horse surmounted by a star or flower.
There is a certain similarity to the didrachm Crawford 15, but as far as I know such a coin in copper is unknown.
The flan is clipped or highly irregular and weighs about 6 grams according to the seller.

Who can shed some light upon this ancient mystery?


Frans

[bpmurphy]

Looks like Caleno in Campania. Laureate head of Apollo / Man-headed bull. Not near any books to look it up right now. Obverse legend should read CALENO.

Barry Murphy

[Diederik]

Thanks Barry!

Could the 'C' be below Apollo's head?

Frans

PS there should be a Nike above the bull according to Van Wielink:http://www.bio.vu.nl/home/vwielink/WWW_MGC/index.html

F

PPS I keep changing this reply: see there are many examples on Coinarchives; coin could be held like this:

[bpmurphy]

Now I'm home and can look it up. Your coin is clearly Caleno. You have it positioned correctly in your initial photo.

There are varieties with a star (SNG France 463-469), Nike (SNG France 470-474) and a lyre (SNG France 448-462). Most have additional letters or symbols below the bull on the reverse, but your coin appears to be too worn to see this.

Barry Murphy

[Diederik]

Thank you Barry,
You've been a great help!


Frans