Lot 1008
Campania, Neapolis. Silver Nomos (7.52 g), ca. 395-385 BC. Head of the nymph Parthenope right, wearing hair band adorned with maeander pattern, pendant earring, and plain necklace. Reverse: NEAΠOΛI, man-headed bull (the river-god Achelous) walking right; above, Nike flying right, crowning him with wreath. Sambon 349; cf. AMB 45; HN Italy 176. Beautiful old cabinet tone. Magnificent style. Choice Very Fine. Estimate Value $1,000 - 1,200
From the Lee Rousseau Collection; From the collection of R. Capelli, Sternberg XX 20 April 1988, 32 ex Bank Leu 30, 28 April 1982, and from the collections of R. Jameson, 1857 and Marchese R. Venturi-Ginori (sold privately).
The beautiful head of Parthenope on this coin is the work of a highly skilled master-engraver, and compares admirably to the earlier works of Kimon and Euainetos designed for Syracuse. It is surely one of the most beautiful female heads in the entire Neapolitan series.
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| Realized $16,200 |
