Campania, Neapolis; head of Apollo/man-headed bull
70,00 €
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.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE19 |
| Weight [g]: | 5,26 |
| Grade: | aVF/VF |
| Attribution: | Taliercio Series IIIa, 38; HN Italy 589 |
| Commentary: | attractive green patina, well centered, minor scratches, well centered |
Historical Context
Man-faced bull is a depiction of river-god Achelous, chief deity of all river-gods.
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