CAMPANIA. Neapolis. Circa 300-275 BC. Didrachm or Nomos (Subaeratus, 21 mm, 6.30 g, 5 h), a contemporary plated imitation. Diademed head of a nymph to right, wearing earring and necklace; behind, astragalos; below, APTEMI. Rev. NEAΠΟΛITΩN Man-headed bull walking to right; above, Nike flying right to crown the bull; below, ΘE. Cf. HN Italy 579 and Sambon 463 (for prototype). Pozzi (Boutin) 209 (this coin) Beautifully toned. Very minor breaks in plating, otherwise, very fine.


From an old Swiss collection, formed in the early 20th century (with collector's ticket) and from the Professor S. Pozzi Collection.