Enchanting Parthenope
Greek Italy. Central and Southern Campania, Neapolis. AR Didrachm, c. 317-300 BC. Obv. Head of female right; four dolphins around. Rev. Man-headed bull standing right, head facing; above, Nike flying right, crowning him; below, OYIΛ; in exergue, ΝΕΟΠΟΛΙΤ[ΩΝ]. HN Italy 576; SNG ANS 337; SNG Cop. 413; Sambon 458; Graziano 101. 7.53 g. 21.00 mm. Superb didrachm, with bold reliefs and beautiful old cabinet tone with a hit of iridescence. EF.