Lot 4411

Description

Italy, Campania, Neapolis (Naples), (c.275-200 B.C.), AE 14-18, obv. head of Apollo laureate to left, before traces of **NEOPOLITW[N]* on two examples, rev. man-headed bull walking to right, crowned by Nike flying right above, below plain, one with **IS* below, (3), another with omphalos and lyre, (cf.S.557, 558, HN 589, 592, 595, Talierco Group IIIa.25, IIIa.52, IVa and IVd.1, cf.Sambon 681, 688, 697, 733). One bright, others with dark patina, good - fine. (4)

Ex B.R. Noble Collection, Glendining's London Sale December 11, 1975 (lot 117 part) for the bright example.