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Banner Artemide LVII
Superb Miniature Portrait
Lot # 42
Greek Italy. Central and Southern Campania, Neapolis. AR Obol, c. 320-300 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; A behind neck. Rev. ΝΕΟΠ[ΟΛΙΤΩΝ]. Herakles kneeling right, strangling the Nemean Lion; club to left. HN Italy 572; HGC 2 465; Graziano 313. AR. 0.44 g. 10.00 mm. RRR. An outstanding example of this extremely rare (only two specimens cited by Graziano) and usually worn little fraction. Unusual definition of the smallest details, such as sideburns, leaves of wreath and nose silhouette. Delicate patina, underlying luster. EF/About EF.