The John Bargrave Collection
CANCA-B163-2-1-22-G
Metal Type:bronze
Issuing Authority:N/A
Weight:6.51 g
Diameter:20.87 mm
Mint:Naples (Settlement)
Date:
275 BCE - 250 BCE
Denomination: obol
Obverse Image Description:Head of Apollo laureate, left. Border of dots.
Obverse Inscription:[Ν]ΕΟ(ΠΟΛΙ)ΤΩΝ on left.
Reverse Image Description:Man-faced bull, right. Winged Nike flying above placing laurel wreath on bull's head.
Reverse Inscription:none
Attached People:
John Bargrave (1610-1680) - Collector
Bibliographic Source(s):
Sylloge nummorum graecorum: Manchester M..., page: , notes: SNG ANS no. 488v
Notes:Coin is chipped on top of obverse.
Catalogue References
Li Ms E16c 21} The same I think as No 18.
Bargrave
See Entry in Catalogue Li Ms E16d No. 21
These two are of finer Brass
but seem to be the same as before.
Antiquaries mention Coins of this
Impression with SVESANO upon them
whether one of these be not so inscribed Bargrave 2 : 17 ½
See Entry in Catalogue
Li Ms E16c 21} The same I think as No 18.
Bargrave
See Entry in Catalogue Li Ms E16d No. 21
These two are of finer Brass
but seem to be the same as before.
Antiquaries mention Coins of this
Impression with SVESANO upon them
whether one of these be not so inscribed Bargrave 2 : 17 ½
See Entry in Catalogue