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Campania, Neapolis Didrachm
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Head of Parthenope left, wearing earing and beaded necklace. Tripod to right.
Man-headed bull standing right being crowned by winged nymph/victory; IΣ between legs NEOΠOΛITΩN in exergue
Neapolis, Campania
300-241 BC
7.21g
Sambon 517; Glasgow 57; BMC 129
Very rare!
Ex-HJB ebay
Dark toning; a few remaining deposits. Much nicer in hand with almost black toning.
Thanks to Molinari's research this is one of 6 known examples. The others are found in BMC, 129, Dati web, Glasgow 57, Leningrad 1014, Torino RDC17508.
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