Leu Numismatik

Auction 14  –  14 October 2023

Leu Numismatik, Auction 14

Celtic, Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Axumite Coins featuring the Dr. S. Coffma...

Sa, 14.10.2023, from 1:00 PM CEST
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Description

CAMPANIA. Neapolis. Circa 325-320 BC. Quarter Unit (Bronze, 18 mm, 5.18 g, 8 h). Laureate head of Apollo to left. Rev. [Ν]ΕΟΠΟ- ΣHTIΛ 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 AG 76, 19-20 September 1991, 12, ex Sternberg XVIII, 20-21 November 1986, 12.

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Price realized 3'200 CHF
Starting price 1'600 CHF
Estimate 2'000 CHF
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