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January 2023 NYINC Auction 13-16 Jan 2023
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ITALY. Campania. Neapolis. AR Didrachm (Nomos) (7.22 gms), ca. 275-250 B.C. NGC Ch VF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5. Fine Style.
HGC-1, 454; HN Italy-586. Obverse: Head of female left; behind neck, eagle standing left, head right; Reverse: Man-headed bull walking right; above, Nike flying right, placing wreath on bull's head; IΣ; below. This stunning Didrachm presents a fine portrait on its obverse and a sharply detailed reverse. The fields are toned to a mottled gray with hints of amber color that flash in the coin's abundant mint luster.
From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.
Estimate: $400 - $600
HGC-1, 454; HN Italy-586. Obverse: Head of female left; behind neck, eagle standing left, head right; Reverse: Man-headed bull walking right; above, Nike flying right, placing wreath on bull's head; IΣ; below. This stunning Didrachm presents a fine portrait on its obverse and a sharply detailed reverse. The fields are toned to a mottled gray with hints of amber color that flash in the coin's abundant mint luster.
From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.
Estimate: $400 - $600