Campania, Neapolis; head of Apollo/man-headed bull
Description:
Campania, Neapolis, 275 - 250 BC. Laureate head of Apollo left; N behind / Man-headed bull walking right; above, Nike flying right, placing wreath on bull's head; IΣ below.
Diameter:
AE19 mm
Weight:
5,26 g
Grade:
aVF/VF
Attribution:
Taliercio Series IIIa, 38; HN Italy 589
Commentary:
attractive green patina, well centered, minor scratches
History:
Man-faced bull is a depiction of river-god Achelous, chief deity of all river-gods.
Article Number:
014-03-04-41652