© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
Didrachm 275 BC - 250 BC
| Silver | 7.22 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Neapolis (Campania) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 275 BC - 250 BC |
| Value | Didrachm (2) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.22 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#386378 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Man-headed bull walking right. Above, Nike flying right, placing wreath on bull's head.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
IΣ
NEOΠOΛITΩN
Interesting fact
The Didrachm from Neapolis (Campania) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and was equivalent to two drachmas, which was the standard unit of currency at the time. The coin features an image of a bull on one side and a dolphin on the other, which symbolized the city's maritime power and agricultural wealth. The coin was also used as a means of promoting the city's economy and trade, as it was widely accepted in the Mediterranean region.
