Greek Coins

Lot # 82 - Greek Italy. Bruttium, Locri. AR Diobol, c. 350-300 BC. Obv. Eagle standing left; ΛO above, barley-grain to left. Rev. Thunderbolt between two annulets. HN Italy 2332; SNG Ashmolean 1539; SNG ANS 499. AR. 0.7 g. 10.9 mm. RR. Very rare issue. Nicely toned and detailed. Good VF.

Lot # 81 - Greek Italy. Bruttium, Laus. AE 18 mm, second half of 4th century BC. Obv. Wreathed head of young Dionysos right. Rev. Bird standing right; to left, ΣΤΑ ΟΨΙ; to right, head of ram right. HN Italy 2305; SNG ANS 147; HGC 1 1551. AE. 3.6 g. 18 mm. R. Superb green patina. Full ethnic readable. Rare as such. EF. Reverse legend could be read as magistrates' names Statius and Opsidius (Head, HN, p. 75).

Lot # 80 - Greek Italy. Bruttium, Vibo Valentia. AE Semis, c. 193-150 BC. Obv. Diademed head of Hera right; S to left. Rev. Double cornucopia; to right, S above kantharos. HN Italy 2263; SNG ANS 475-83 var. (symbol); HGC 1 1407 (unlisted symbol). AE. 6.66 g. 21 mm. RR. Very rare, with enchanting dark and green patina. VF/Good VF.

Lot # 79 - Greek Italy. Bruttium, Mesma. AR Stater, c. 350-340 BC. Obv. Pegasos flying left, monogram of Mesma below. Rev. Head of Athena left, wearing Corinthian helmet. Pegasi 6; SNG ANS 586. AR. 8.45 g. 21 mm. RR. Very rare and superb example. Brilliant, with light warm tone. EF.

Lot # 78 - Greek Italy. Bruttium, Kroton. AR Stater, c. 380-350 BC. Obv. Head of Hera Lakinia facing slightly right, wearing decorated stephane. Rev. ΚΡΟΤΩΝΙΑΤΑΣ. Naked Herakles, sitting left on rock covered with lion's skin; he holds a cup in his extended right hand and club in left hand; below, bow. HN Italy 2167; SNG ANS 372 (same dies); SNG Lockett 630; Attianese 136. AR. 7.68 g. 24 mm. RR. Very rare. A choice example for issue, from masterfully engraved dies. About EF/EF.

Lot # 77 - Greek Italy. Bruttium, Kroton. AR Stater, c. 530-500 BC. Obv. QPO / [T]ON. Tripod, legs surmounted by wreaths and terminating in lion's feet; two serpents rising from the bowl, set on dotted basis. Rev. Incuse tripod as obverse, but wreaths and serpents in outline. SNG ANS 235; HN Italy 2075; Gillet 285. AR. 7.17 g. 31 mm. Sharply struck and deeply toned with some blue iridescence. About EF.

Lot # 76 - Greek Italy. Bruttium, Kaulonia. AR Triobol, c. 500-480 BC. Obv. Stag standing right. Rev. ΛVA. HN Italy 2041; SNG ANS 860; Noe, Caulonia –; Garrucci pl. CXI, 29. AR. 0.9 g. 9 mm. RRR. Extremely rare and well centred. Lightly toned. VF.

Lot # 75 - Greek Italy. Bruttium, Kaulonia. AR Diobol, c. 500-480 BC. Obv. Triskeles with central annulet; three pellets around. Rev. ΚΑYΛ retrograde in two lines; three pellets around. Cf. HN Italy 2042; Cf. Noe 206. AR. 0.49 g. 12.9 mm. RRR. Extremely rare issue, nicely toned. Good VF.

Lot # 74 - Greek Italy. Bruttium, Carthaginians in South-West Italy. AR Quarter Shekel, c. 215-205 BC. Second Punic War issue. Uncertain Punic mint in Bruttium (Lokris?). Obv. Wreathed head of Tanit left. Rev. Horse standing right. HN Italy 2020; CNP 23; Jenkins, Some L2; Robinson, Second p. 53, 3. AR. 1.88 g. 13.5 mm. R. Traces of ancient gilding. Among the finest specimens offered on market. Lightly toned. About FDC.

Lot # 73 - Greek Italy. Bruttium, The Brettii. AE Unit-Drachm, c. 211-208 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Zeus right; [thunderbolt behind]. Rev. BPETTIΩN. Naked warrior advancing right, holding spear and shield; to lower right, racing-torch. HN Italy 1988; SNG ANS 104-5; HGC 1 1367; Scheu 43. AE. 7.63 g. 21.5 mm. Dark tone with green highlights/deposits. Good VF. Ex Roma Numismatics The Mike Ballerini Collection, 19 October 2023, lot 231.

Lot # 72 - Greek Italy. Bruttium, The Brettii. AE Double unit, 211-208 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Ares left; below, thunderbolt. Rev. BPETTIΩN. Athena moving right, holding large shield with both hands, spear over shoulder; to right, bunch of grapes. HN Italy 1987; HGC 1 1362; Scheu 38. AE. 13.78 g. 26.5 mm. Minor roughness, few spots of green encrustation. About EF/Good VF.

Lot # 71 - Greek Italy. Southern Lucania, Thurium. AR Distater, c. 350-300 BC. Eupha-, magistrate. Obv. Head of Athena right, wearing Attic helmet decorated with Skylla holding trident on bowl. Rev. Bull butting right; ΘOYPIΩN and EYΦA above; in exergue, thyrsos right. HN Italy 1824; HGC 1 1257; SNG ANS 977; Noe, Thurian Distaters, J24. AR. 15.58 g. 26.5 mm. RR. Very rare. Superb example, well centred and toned. Good VF/About EF.

Lot # 70 - Greek Italy. Southern Lucania, Thurium. AR Distater, c. 400-350 BC. Obv. Head of Athena right, wearing Attic helmet decorated with Skylla scanning, griffin on neck guard. Rev. Bull butting right; ΘOYPIΩN above; in exergue, fish right. HN Italy 1803; SNG Cop. -; BMC 27; Noe, Thurian Distaters, C2. AR. 15.15 g. 25 mm. RR. Very rare and good example, lightly toned. Die break on reverse. Good VF.

Lot # 69 - Greek Italy. Southern Lucania, Thurium. AR Stater, c. 443-400 BC. Obv. Head of Athena right, wearing Attic helmet decorated with laurel branch. Rev. ΘΟΥΡΙΩΝ. Bull walking right, with front foreleg raised; in exergue, fish right. Cf. HN Italy 1775; SNG ANS 921 (same rev. die); SNG Cop. 1410 (same rev. die). AR. 7.81 g. 21.5 mm. RR. Cabinet tone. Extremely rare reverse type with bull's front leg raised. Compact flan; nice style. Good VF.

Lot # 68 - Greek Italy. Southern Lucania, Metapontum. AE 12.5 mm, c. 3rd century BC. Obv. Eagle standing right with spread wings. Rev. ME / TA. Winged thunderbolt. HN Italy -; HGC 1 -; SNG ANS 2603n. AE. 1.9 g. 12.5 mm. RRR. Extremely rare, very few specimens known. VF.

Lot # 67 - Greek Italy. Southern Lucania, Metapontum. AV Tetrobol, c. 280-279 BC. Attic standard. Obv. Bearded head of Leukippos right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet decorated with Skylla hurling a stone; ΛEYKI[ΠΠOΣ] above. Rev. Two barley ears, each with a curly leaf to outside; M-[E] across outer fields, ΣI between. HN Italy 1630; HGC 1 1025; SNG ANS 397-8; Johnston G5.1. AV. 2.81 g. 16 mm. R. Rare issue, nicely struck on broad flan. Minor nick on edge on obverse. About EF/EF.

Lot # 66 - Greek Italy. Southern Lucania, Metapontum. AR Stater, c. 330-290 BC. Obv. Head of Demeter left, wearing barley wreath, triple pendant earring and necklace. Rev. Barley-ear with leaf to left; META to right; griffin to left; ΛΥ below. HN Italy 1589; SNG ANS 489-91; Johnston Class C, 6. AR. 7.11 g. 25 mm. Good example with delicate warm tone. About EF/Good VF.

Lot # 65 - Greek Italy. Southern Lucania, Metapontum. AR Stater, c. 340-330 BC. Signed by engraver Kal-. Obv. Head of young Dionysos left, facing three-quarter left, wearing ivy wreath; KAΛ (signature) to lower right. Rev. META. Barley ear with leaf to left; coiled serpent right above leaf, ΦIΛOΞ downward below. HN Italy 1559; Johnston Class A, 6.6 corr. (head of Apollo) = Gulbenkian 70 = Jameson 290 (all from same dies). AR. 7.55 g. 21 mm. RRRR. Extremely rare, one of the best and most complete specimen appeared on market. Perfectly centred, well struck and nicely toned. About EF. Featuring an extraordinary youthful portrait of Dionysos, rarely depicted facing and beardless. Signed by the skilled engraver Kαl, this obverse is one of the finest of all Metapontine coinage.

Lot # 64 - Greek Italy. Southern Lucania, Metapontum. AR Stater, c. 440-430 BC. Obv. Barley-ear with seven grains. Rev. Herakles standing left, leaning on club, pouring libation over rectangular altar; filleted boukranion to upper left; cable border. HN Italy 1494; Noe 312; De Luynes 467. AR. 7.39 g. 26 mm. RRR. Extremely rare emission, few specimens appeared on market. VF/Good VF.

Lot # 63 - Greek Italy. Southern Lucania, Metapontum. AR Stater, 510-470 BC. Obv. Ear of barley; META to right. Rev. Incuse ear of barley. HN Italy 1482; HGC 1 1028; Noe 187. AR. 8.02 g. 24.5 mm. Choice example, lightly toned. Minor corrosions. Good VF.

Lot # 62 - Greek Italy. Southern Lucania, Lucani. AE 27 mm, c. 207-204 BC. Obv. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress. Rev. ΛΥΚΙΑΝΩΝ. Athena advancing to right, holding shield and spear; to right, wolf's head right. HN Italy 1456; HGC 1 961; SNG ANS 2. AE. 16.31 g. 27 mm. R. Rare. Lovely brown patina with reddish spots. Areas of flat strike. VF/Good VF. Ex Numismatik Naumann 126, 5 March 2023, lot 58.

Lot # 61 - Greek Italy. Lucania, Poseidonia-Paestum. AE 12 mm, c. 1st century BC. Obv. Jugate heads of the Dioscuri right within wreath. Rev. PÆ (to right). Filleted cornucopia. HN Italy -; HGC 1 -; Crawford, Paestum -; POSEIDONIA-PAESTUM E LA SUA MONETA - R. Cantilena, F.Carbone, page 88. AE. 3.19 g. 12 mm. RRRR. Of the highest rarity. Deep green patina. Good VF. Historically significant triens of Paestum, likely minted under Quintus Laurius. This rare specimen represents a pivotal transition in the city's coinage, bridging earlier and later triens designs. The Dioscuri/cornucopia motif demonstrates the final use of this iconic type before its abandonment. Part of a broader series including semisses and sextantes, some bearing quinquennial magistrate inscriptions. Its unique status offers invaluable insights into Paestum's late Republican monetary and administrative practices. Corroborating epigraphic evidence dates to early 1st century BCE, enhancing the coin's historical context.

Lot # 60 - Greek Italy. Lucania, Poseidonia-Paestum. Roman Rule. AE Semis, 90-44 BC. Obv. MINEIA M F . Head of Mineia right. Rev. P S / S C. Two-story building. HN Italy 1258; HGC 1 1221; Crawford, Paestum 38. AE. 3.37 g. 16 mm. Minor roughness. Among the finest specimens offered for sale. About EF. This coin presents a rare instance of a woman signing as the sponsor of a coinage issue. Mineia is also known from contemporary inscriptions as a major benefactor of the city of Paestum. The building, likely a public structure, may be another of her donations to the city, and it is even conceivable that the female head is a portrait of Mineia herself.

Lot # 59 - Greek Italy. Northern Lucania, Poseidonia-Paestum. AE Semis, 2nd century BC. Obv. Laureate head of Poseidon right; to left, S (mark of value) above trident. Rev. Prow right; dolphins flanking; CN.T(E)V above, PÆS below. HN Italy 1231; HGC 1 1207; Crawford, Paestum 22/1. AE. 4.52 g. 18 mm. RR. Very rare complete example; green-brown patina. About EF.

Lot # 58 - Greek Italy. Northern Lucania, Posidonia. AE 17 mm, c. 420-390 BC. Obv. Head of Athena right, wearing Attic helmet with laurel-wreath. Rev. Poseidon advancing right, wielding trident overhead; ΠOΣE to right. HN Italy 1155; SNG ANS 720; SNG Cop. 1323; HGC 1 1173; Grunauer V. AE. 2.9 g. 17 mm. RR. Very rare and in great condition for issue. Enchanting green patina. Good VF/About EF.

Lot # 57 - Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, 'Campano-Tarentine'. AR Nomos, 281-228 BC. Obv. Diademed head of nymph left. Rev. Nude youth on horseback to right, crowning horse, that raises left foreleg, with wreath; TA to upper left; below, dolphin swimming right. HN Italy 1098; Vlasto 1012-4; HGC 1 951. AR. 7.3 g. 19 mm. R. Lovely style. Compact and detailed flan. About EF.

Lot # 56 - Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, 'Campano-Tarentine'. AR Nomos, c. 281-228 BC. Obv. Diademed head of nymph left. Rev. Nude youth on horseback right, crowning horse, that raises left foreleg, with wreath; below, TA on dolphin swimming right. HN Italy 1098; Vlasto 1002. AR. 7.31 g. 20 mm. Superb coin, virtually as struck, with enchanting bright surfaces and delicate light tone. Area of flat strike on reverse. Very rare in this condition. FDC. Privately purchased from Numismatica Ars Classica (with collector's ticket).

Lot # 55 - Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AR Nomos, c. 240-228 BC. Kallikrates magistrate. Obv. Warrior, holding Nike, who crowns him, in extended right hand, on horse rearing right; monogram to left, KAΛΛIKPA/THΣ in two lines below. Rev. Phalanthos on dolphin left, holding Nike, who crowns him, in extended right hand and cradling trident in left arm; ligate NE to right, TAPAΣ below. HN Italy 1059; Vlasto 968 (same dies); SNG ANS 1262; SNG BN 2061; SNG Lloyd 230; Dewing 316. AR. 6.55 g. 21 mm. Great style and well preserved. About FDC/Good EF.

Lot # 54 - Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AR Nomos, c. 240-228 BC, Aristippos magistrate. Obv. Nude rider holding filleted palm on horseback right; AP monogram to left; below, APICTIΠΠOC. Rev. Phalantos holding kantharos on dolphin left; to right, MY or ΣY monogram; below, TA-PAC. HN Italy 1056; Vlasto 947-9; SNG ANS 1253. AR. 6.43 g. 21 mm. R. Rare and superb example. Lightly toned. EF.

Lot # 53 - Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AR Drachm, c. 240-228 BC. Obv. Head of Athena left, wearing crested Attic helmet with Skylla, earring and necklace; to right, AP monogram. Rev. Owl standing right on palm branch, with folded wings; to right, MI monogram. HN Italy -; Vlasto 1102 (same obv. die); HGC 1 907; SNG ANS 1326 (same dies). AR. 3.28 g. 18 mm. RRR. Very rare issue with exceptional style. Nice tone and centering. EF.

Lot # 52 - Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AR Nomos, c. 272-240 BC. Hippoda- and Di-, magistrates. Obv. Warrior on horseback riding right, holding spear; HIΠΠOΔA below. Rev. Taras astride dolphin left, holding kantharos and distaff; ΔI and oinochoe behind. HN Italy 1040; Vlasto 904-6; HGC 1 894. AR. 6.62 g. 20.5 mm. Perfectly struck and centred, with nice toning. EF.

Lot # 51 - Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AR Drachm, c. 281-272 BC. Obv. Head of Athena left with hair flowing down behind, wearing crested helmet decorated with Skylla. Rev. TAPANTINON. Owl standing on thunderbolt, with open wings. HN Italy 1018; HGC 1 907; Vlasto 1075-83. AR. 3.04 g. 15 mm. Fascinating issue, with nice iridescent tone. Peripheral areas of pitted surfaces. Good VF.

Lot # 50 - Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AR Drachm, c. 281-272 BC. Obv. Head of Athena left with hair flowing down behind, wearing crested helmet decorated with Skylla. Rev. Owl standing on thunderbolt, with open wings; to right, ΣΩ. HN Italy 1018; HGC 1 907; Vlasto 1068-74. AR. 3.19 g. 17 mm. Good VF.

Lot # 49 - Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AR Nomos, 281-272 BC. Obv. Horseman left, holding round shield; IΩ behind, AΠOΛΛΩ below. Rev. TAPAΣ . Phalanthos riding on dolphin left, holding bunch of grapes and distaff; ANΘ behind. HN Italy 1013; HGC 1 887; Vlasto 789-91. AR. 6.41 g. 20.5 mm. Choice example with nice cabinet tone. Good VF/About EF.

Lot # 48 - Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AR Nomos, c. 510-500 BC. Obv. Phalanthos riding dolphin right, extending left hand, right hand resting on dolphin’s back; TARAS (retrograde) to left, scallop shell below, dot-and-cable border around. Rev. Incuse of obverse type; radiate border around. HN Italy 826; HGC 1 752; Vlasto 64-5; Fischer-Bossert Group 1, 7 (V6/R6); Weber 511 (same dies). AR. 7.18 g. 25 mm. RR. Very rare and attractive early issue, well centred and struck. VF/Good VF. Dating from the late sixth century BC, this nomos features the figure of Phalanthus, depicted nude and riding a dolphin—a motif that became a central iconographic element in the coinage of Taras. The scene represents the legendary dolphin’s conveyance of Phalanthus across the sea to Italy, following the guidance of the Delphic oracle. The presence of a pecten shell in the lower field symbolically reinforces this maritime journey. According to Pausanias’ Periegesis (2nd century AD), statues of Taras, Phalanthus, and the dolphin (cf. Paus. X 13) were among the votive offerings (anathemata) dedicated to Delphi by the Tarantines, constructed from a fifth of the spoils captured from the Peucetii and Iapygians. The reverse of this coin mirrors the obverse, rendered in incuse—a numismatic technique typical of early coinage from Southern Italy, including Taras and other important cities in the region. This incuse method, a hallmark of archaic coin production, highlights the technical sophistication of Tarentine die engravers and their adherence to early coinage traditions.

Lot # 47 - Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Butuntum. AE 19.5 mm. 275-225 BC. Obv. Head of Athena right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet. Rev. ΒΥΤΟΝΤΙΝΩΝ. Barley-ear with two leaves. HN Italy 753; HGC 1 556; SNG ANS 659. AE. 5.82 g. 19.5 mm. R. Rare, with pale green patina. VF.

Lot # 46 - Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Teate. AE Nummus, c. 225-200 BC. Obv. Head of Zeus right, wreathed with wreath. Rev. TIATI (to right). Eagle standing right on thunderbolt; star above N in right field. HN Italy 703; SNG ANS 1223 (part 5) var. (TIATI to left); HGC 1 653. AE. 30.64 g. 31 mm. RR. Very rare. Metal flaws. VF.

Lot # 45 - Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Teate. AE Quadrunx, c. 225-200 BC. Obv. Head of Athena in Corinthian helmet right. Rev. TIATI. Owl standing 3/4 right on bar; to right, K; in exergue, four pellets. HN Italy -; cf. 702 for other denominations; HGC 1 655; SNG Cop. -. AE. 12.78 g. 24.5 mm. RRR. Choice example of this extremely rare issue. Unlisted in the standard references, cited only in recently published HGC. Few examples offered in public sales. Untouched green patina. Good VF.

Lot # 44 - Greek Italy. Central and Southern Campania, Phistelia. AR Obol, c. 325-275 BC. Obv. Male head facing slightly right. Rev. Dolphin, barley grain and mussel shell; below, Oscan ethnic FISTVLIS. HN Italy 613; SNG Cop. 576; HGC 1 502. AR. 0.57 g. 11 mm. Choice example, struck from detailed dies. Minor patina flaws on obverse. Good VF/About EF.

Lot # 43 - Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Luceria. AE Teruncius, c. 211-200 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Neptune right; behind, three pellets. Rev. Dolphin right; above, trident right; below, LOVCERI. HN Italy 680; HGC 1 609; SNG ANS 706-7. AE. 10.08 g. 21.5 mm. R. Choice example, rare as such. EF.

Lot # 42 - Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Luceria. Light series. AE Cast Quatrunx, c. 217-212 BC. Obv. Thunderbolt. Rev. Club; above, four pellets; below, L. HN Italy 677b; Vecchi ICC 346; HGC 1 602; Haeberlin p. 188-9, 1-59; pl. 71, 18-20. AE. 39.3 g. 30.6 mm. R. Rare, with green and brown patina. Rough surfaces. VF.

Lot # 41 - Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Luceria. Light series. AE Cast Quincunx, c. 217-212 BC. Obv. Wheel with four spokes. Rev. Wheel with four spokes; above, five pellets; below, L. HN Italy 677a; Vecchi ICC 345; HGC 1 601. AE. 34.21 g. 32 mm. R. Rare and choice, with high reliefs. Slightly rough surfaces. Good VF.

Lot # 40 - Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Luceria. Heavy series. AE Cast Uncia, c. 225-217 BC. Obv. Frog. Rev. Corn-ear; on left, pellet. HN Italy 674; Vecchi ICC 342; Haeberlin p. 184-185, 1-56; pl. 71, 3-6. AE. 34.34 g. 29 mm. Lovely green patina with minor earthy deposits. Good VF.

Lot # 39 - Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Luceria. Heavy series. AE Cast Biunx, c. 225-217 BC. Obv. Scallop shell. Rev. Knucklebone; in field, two pellets. HN Italy 673; Vecchi ICC 341; HGC 1 597. AE. 73.8 g. 35 mm. RR. Very rare. Lovely green patina with minor earthy deposits. VF.

Lot # 38 - Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Luceria. Heavy series. AE Cast Quatrunx, c. 225-217 BC. Obv. Thunderbolt. Rev. Club; in field, four pellets. HN Italy 671; Vecchi ICC 339; Haeberlin p. 183, 1-17; pl. 70, 10-11. AE. 148.8 g. 48.5 mm. Exceptional example with high reliefs. Probably one of the finest known example for this heavy issue. Green patina with brown hues. EF.

Lot # 37 - Greek Italy. Eastern Italy, Larinum. AE 20 mm, c. 250-225 BC. Obv. Head of Minerva right, wearing high crested Corinthian helmet. Rev. [LA]DINO[D]. Thunderbolt; to left, kerykeion. HN Italy 624 var. (no kerykeion); HGC 1 516 var. (same); SNG Cop. 267 var. (same); Sambon 199 var. (same). AE. 7.8 g. 20 mm. RRR. Extremely rare, especially with symbol on reverse and full head of Minerva. One of the most complete example known. Green patina. VF/Good VF.

Lot # 36 - Greek Italy. Central and Southern Campania, Nola. AR Obol, c. 300-250 BC. Contemporary imitation. Obv. ΝΩΛΑ. Laureate head of Apollo left. Rev. Man-headed bull standing right, crowned by flying Nike; MI below. Cf. HN Italy 606 (for prototype); Cf. HGC 1 494; CNG E-535, lot 6; Numismatik Naumann 121, lot 18; Tauler & Fau 127, lot 2007 (all apparently from same dies). AR. 0.82 g. 9 mm. RR. Extremely rare issue and denomination. Scratches, otherwise. about VF/VF.

Lot # 35 - Greek Italy. Central and Southern Campania, Neapolis. AE 20 mm. c. 250-225 a.C. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo left, [IΠ behind]; all within wreath. Rev. Kerykeion, kithara and omphalos; NEOΠOΛITΩΝ in exergue. HN Italy 598; HGC 1 476; SNG Cop. 650. AE. 6.51 g. 20 mm. R. Rare and good example, well centred. Dark tone with brassy highlights. Good VF.

Lot # 34 - Greek Italy. Central and Southern Campania, Neapolis. AR Didrachm, Artemi- magistrate, c. 300-275 BC. Obv. Diademed head of nymph right, wearing triple-pendant earring and pearl necklace; behind, Artemis Phosphoros standing facing; below, APTEMI. Rev. NEΩΠΟΛITΩN. Man-headed bull walking right, head facing; above, Nike flying right to crown the bull; below, N. HN Italy 579; HGC 1 453; SNG BN 779; SNG ANS 342; Sambon 460b. AR. 7.39 g. 23 mm. R. Nice toning. Superb detailed and complete example. Good VF.

Lot # 33 - Greek Italy. Central and Southern Campania, Irnthii. AE 16.5 mm. c. 250-225 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right. Rev. Man-faced bull left; above, traces of ethnic. HN Italy 543; HGC 1 437; SNG ANS 274-5; SNG Cop. 596-7; Sambon 848-50. AE. 3.6 g. 16.5 mm. RR. Very rare, with green patina. Rough surfaces. About VF/VF.