Description: Campania, Neapolis, 275-250 BC. NEOΠOΛITΩN; laureate head of Apollo left; Ξ behind / Man-headed bull walking right; above, Nike flying right, placing wreath on bull's head; IΣ below.

Diameter: AE20 mm

Weight: 5,84 g

Grade: VF/VF

Attribution: Taliercio Series IIIa, 38; HN Italy 589

Commentary: dark glossy patina, well centered, good details with full ethnic, flan crack

History: The original Greek colony was named Parthenope, and after it had been destroyed by Etruscans in 6th century BC, new city (Neapolis) was built nearby.

Article Number: 014-01-07-41652