Campania. Neapolis. Didrachm.
c. 275-250 BC. Didrachm, 7.12g (2h). Obv: Head of nymph left, heron standing right behind. Rx: Man-headed bull walking right, crowned with wreath by Nike above; ΙΣ below bull, [Ν]ΕΟΠΟΛΙΤΩ[Ν] in exergue. SNG ANS 399. Sambon 507. HN Italy 586. Ex Philip T. Ashton Collection. Purchased from Pegasi in 2015.. Lot includes elaborate ticket from unnamed prior collection, indicating it was obtained from Seaby in August 1962 for 6 pounds; Seaby ticket also included. Exceptionally well centered. Toned good VF.