Campania, Neapolis (c. 340-317 BC), Silver Nomos, nymph Parthenope

Head of nymph Parthenope to l., wearing pendant earring and pearl necklace; ΕΥΞ behind, [TAP] below; Rv. Man-headed bull (likely representing the god Achelous) walking to right, head facing, crowned with wreath by Nike flying above to r.; ΕΠΙ below, ΝΕΟΠΟΛΙ[ΤΩΝ] in exergue. Sambon 485; SNG ANS 384. Scratches, otherwise good very fine.

Ex. Bertolami Fine Art, Live Auction 309, lot 105.


Weight: 6,49 g. Size: 18,6 mm

Campania, Neapolis (c. 340-317 BC), Silver Nomos, nymph Parthenope

Head of nymph Parthenope to l., wearing pendant earring and pearl necklace; ΕΥΞ behind, [TAP] below; Rv. Man-headed bull (likely representing the god Achelous) walking to right, head facing, crowned with wreath by Nike flying above to r.; ΕΠΙ below, ΝΕΟΠΟΛΙ[ΤΩΝ] in exergue. Sambon 485; SNG ANS 384. Scratches, otherwise good very fine.

Ex. Bertolami Fine Art, Live Auction 309, lot 105.


Weight: 6,49 g. Size: 18,6 mm

Epoche
Vor 1400
Kultur/ Region
Griechenland (Magna Graecia), Kampanien, Neapolis
Jahr / Periode und Variation
c. 340-317 BC
Nennwert
Nomos
Metall
AR
Zustand
Nicht zertifiziert
Gewicht
6,49 g
Darstellung/Thema
Geschichte