CAMPANIA. Neapolis. Circa 325-320 BC. Quarter Unit (Bronze, 18 mm, 5.18 g, 8 h). Laureate head of Apollo to left. Rev. ΝΕΟΠΟ- ΛΙΤΗΣ Forepart of a man-headed bull to right, with four-rayed star on his shoulder. BMC 147. HN Italy 568. Lafaille 12 ( this coin ). Sambon 563. SNG ANS 425. Very rare. A lovely coin with an enchanting green patina. Minor deposits and the reverse struck somewhat off center, otherwise, about extremely fine.
From the M. Lafaille Collection, Münzen & Medaillen 76 AG, 19-20 September 1991, 12.
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