Campania, Nuceria Alfaterna
Didrachm circa 250-225, AR 20 mm, 7.18 g. nuvcrinum alafaternum in Oscan characters Head of Apollo Carneius l., with ram’s horn; behind, dolphin downwards. Rev. Dioscurus standing l., holding spear and horse by bridle. Sambon 1008. SNG Copenhagen 566. SNG ANS 560. Historia Numorum Italy 608.
Very rare and in unusually fine condition for this difficult issue.
Lovely old cabinet tone and extremely fine
Ex Münzhandlung Basel 4, 1935, Prince W., 183; M&M 75, 1989, 16 and Roma Numismatics 7, 2014, 20 sales.
Price realized | 12'000 CHF |
Starting price | 2'800 CHF |
Estimate | 3'500 CHF |