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Lot # 18
Greek Italy. Central and Southern Campania, Neapolis. AR (or Fourrée?) Didrachm, c. 300-275 BC. Obv. Diademed head of Parthenope right, wearing pendant earring and pearl necklace; below, XAPI; to left, kantharos. Rev. Man-headed bull walking right; above, Nike flying right, placing wreath on bull's head; below, K; in exergue, NEOΠOΛIT[ΩN]. SNG ANS 356; HN Italy 579. AR (?). 6.82 g. 21.00 mm. Of enchanting style, from masterfully engraved dies. Brilliant and lightly toned. Cleaning marks, otherwise good VF/About EF.