CAMPANIA. Neapolis. Circa 320-300 BC. Didrachm or nomos (Silver, 19 mm, 7.42 g, 10 h), Diophanes. ΔIOΦANO[YΣ] Diademed head of nymph to right, wearing triple-pendant earring and pearl necklace; behind neck, bunch of grapes. Rev. NEOΠOΛITHΣ Man-headed bull walking right; above, Nike flying right, placing wreath on bull's head. HN III 571. Sambon 436. SNG ANS 316-7 ( this obverse die ). SNG München 233. A toned example; rare with the magistrate's name on the flan. Some deposits, die rust and scrapes on the reverse, otherwise, very fine.
From the Vineyard Collection, ex Martin 25th anniversary (1998) G2.
Price realized | 110 CHF |
Starting price | 55 CHF |