Stater

€1.00
IssuerNeapolis (Campania)
Year300 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSilver Stater (2)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionSilver
Weight7.46 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNG ANS 1#339ff, HN Italy#576, SambonArt#458, SNG Munich 1#218
Obverse descriptionDiademed head of Parthenope right, wearing pendant earring and pearl necklace; four dolphins around.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionMan-faced bull walking to right, head facing, crowning by Victory, flying above to right; YOIX and OYIΛ below, NEOΠOΛITΩN in exergue.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringYOIX OYIΛ NEOΠOΛITΩN
Edge
Mint
MintageND (-300)  - -
Catalog ID8083810880
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