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Notes: Founded around 470 BC by Greek colonists from Cumae, Neapolis ("New City") evolved from the mythical settlement of Parthenope into a powerful, culturally vibrant city-state of Magna Graecia in Campania. The city is renowned for its advanced Hippodamian grid plan—which survives today in Naples' historic center—and its intricate, volcanic stone underground aqueducts. Strategically positioned as a maritime trading hub, Neapolis issued influential silver coinage and flourished as an intellectual haven for philosophy and art. It preserved its distinct Hellenic culture, language, and democratic laws long after securing an autonomous alliance with Rome in 326 BC. Coin type: Greek State, City: Campania, Neapolis Coin: Silver Didrachm Obverse: Anepigraphic - Diademed Head of a Nymph Facing Right, Wearing Earrings & Necklace Reverse: ΝΕΟΠΟΛΙΤHS - Man-Headed Bull Walking Left, Nike Flying Left Above Crowning Mint: Neapolis (300-275 BC) Wt./Size/Axis: 6.88g / 18mm / 2H References: Garrucci pl. LXXXIV, 24 Sambon 336 SNG Copenhagen 386 SNG Lockett 78 ACXIJL02