Arpi's Didrachm


Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Arpi. AR Didrachm. Magistrate Dazaios, c. 325-275 BC. Obv. ΑΡΠΑΝΩΝ. Head of Demeter left, wearing wreath of grain, triple-pendants earrings and necklace; behind, amphora. Rev. Horse prancing left; above star; below, ΔAZAIOY and helmet. HN Italy 633; HGC 2 525; SNG ANS 631. 6.91 g. 23.00 mm. RR. Very rare. Lovely old cabinet tone, underlying luster. About EF.