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Greek, Campania. AR Nomos (19mm, 6.70g, 2h). Mint: Neapolis. Obv: Diademed head of a nymph to right, wearing earring and necklace; grape behind Rev: Man-headed bull walking to right; above, Nike flying right to crown the bull Ref: HGC 1, 541 VF. Well struck, Cabinet toning, Roughness, Deposits. Neapolis (modern Naples) was a major Greek colony in Campania, southern Italy. Its iconic nomos coinage featuring the man-headed bull, known as the Acheloios, symbolized the river deity and local fertility. Nike crowning the bull reflects civic pride and divine favor during a period of intense conflict between Greek cities and surrounding Italic peoples. All coins guaranteed for life. (301) 542-4840