CAMPANIA. Neapolis. Circa 300 BC. Didrachm (Silver, 21 mm, 6.98 g, 6 h). Head of nymph Parthenope to right, wearing ampyx, triple pendant earring, and pearl necklace; in field behind her neck, X. Rev. [NE]OΠOΛITΩ[N] Man-headed bull (Acheloös) standing to right, his head turned to face the viewer; above, Nike flying to right, holding a palm branch to crown him; below bull, Θ. HN III 579. Sambon 476. SNG Paris 758-761. Toned. Flan faults and minor marks, otherwise, nearly very fine.

From the Collection of Prof. James M. Collier, acquired from Joe Gallo Coins, in Alexandria VA, in 1974.

This lot is sold to benefit the Collier Prize in Ancient Numismatics offered by the American Numismatic Society.