CAMPANIA, Neapolis. Circa 320-300 BC. Didrachm (Silver, 19mm, 7.34 g 11). ΔΙΟΦΑΝΟΥΣ Diademend head of nymph to right, wearing triple-pendant earring and pearl necklace; behind neck, bunch of grapes. Rev. ΝΕΟΠΟΛΙΤΗΣ Man-headed bull walking right; above, Nike flying right, placing wreath on bull’s head; below, monogram ΠΔ (or ΠΑ). HN III 571. Sambon 439. SNG ANS 318. An attractively toned coin of the finest late Classical style. Slightly rough surfaces and a tiny test cut on the edge, otherwise, very fine.
From the Stoecklin Collection.
Price realized | 700 CHF |
Starting price | 180 CHF |
Estimate | 225 CHF |