★ A nicely toned didrachm from Neapolis ★

CAMPANIA. Neapolis. Circa 275-250 BC. Didrachm or Nomos (Subaeratus, 19 mm, 7.33 g, 12 h), a contemporary plated imitation. Diademed head of a nymph to left, wearing pendant earring and necklace; behind, owl standing left, head facing. Rev. NEΟΠΟΛITΩN Man-headed bull walking to right; above, Nike flying right to crown the bull; below bull, E. HN Italy 586. SNG ANS 415-7. Nicely toned. Flan fault on the obverse and with minor breaks in plating, otherwise, very fine.

From a European collection, formed before 2005.