Didrachm

€185,174.00
IssuerNeapolis (Campania)
Year320 BC - 300 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDidrachm (2)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionSilver
Weight7.17 g
Dimensions22.0 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNG ANS 1#317, HN XXXIII#571
Obverse descriptionHead of the nymph Parthenope to right, her hair elaborately curled and bound in a wide taenia, wearing triple-pendant earring and pearl necklace and behind, bunch of grapes
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionMan-faced bull walking to right, head facing. Above, Nike flying right, holding a wreath to crown him
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΝΕΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (320 BC - 300 BC)  - -
Catalog ID7606751060
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