The Neale Collection of Ancient Greek Coins

Greek Coinages, Neapolis: Hemidrachm, struck c. 400-350

Obverse: facing Gorgon’s head

Reverse: νεοπ: head of nymph right, hair pulled up by thin cord and arranged into neat waves

Metal: silver; Chian weight standard; 1.82g/2h

References: Svoronos pl. IX, 44-5; Ashmolean 2323ff; Kraay 525

Condition: Extremely fine, lightly toned £600-£800

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Neale Collection of Ancient Greek Coins.

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Morton & Eden Auction 96, 24 October 2018, lot 323