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LOT 2588
Ancient Greek Coins - Campania - Neapolis - Man-Headed Bull AR Drachm c.275-250 B.C.
Obv: head of nymph left; cornucopia (?) to right. Rev: man-headed bull walking right; above, crowning Nike flying right; below IΣ//NEΩΠOΛITΩN. Good fine.(6.76 grams, 20 mm.). [No Reserve]
Provenance
Property of a Bristol, UK, gentleman, by family descent.
Accompanied by a handwritten information ticket.
Literature
HN Italy 588.
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LOT 2588
Ancient Greek Coins - Campania - Neapolis - Man-Headed Bull AR Drachm
Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
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