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The Earliest Didrachm
Lot # 307
Anonymous. AR Didrachm, c. 300/280-276 BC. Uncertain (Neapolis?) mint. Obv. Helmeted head of Mars left; oak spray to right. Rev. Horse's head right, wearing bridle, on base inscribed [RO]MANO; stalk of grain to left. Cr. 13/1. AR. 7.12 g. 19.00 mm. RR. Very rare. Choice and prettily toned. Good VF/VF.