Nomos AG
obolos 13 2 Jul 2019
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CAMPANIA. Neapolis. Circa 320-300 BC. Didrachm or nomos (Silver, 19 mm, 7.25 g, 10 h), Diophanes. Diademed head of Parthenope to right, wearing pendant earring and pearl necklace; below truncation, ΔI; to left, kantharos. Rev. NEOΠOΛITHΣ Man-headed bull walking right; above, Nike flying right, placing wreath on bull's head. HN III 571. Sambon 447. SNG ANS 320 (same dies). A nicely toned example of fine style. Reverse struck slightly off center, otherwise, good very fine.
From the Vineyard Collection, ex Vinchon 26 April 1999, 2