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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Didrachm 275 BC - 250 BC
| Silver | 7.40 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Neapolis (Campania) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 275 BC - 250 BC |
| Value | Didrachm (2) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.40 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#424030 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Man-headed bull standing right; above, Nike flying right, crowning bull.
Script: Greek
Lettering: 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 was made of silver and weighed 7.40 grams, which was a significant amount for a coin of its time. The fact that it was made of silver and had a standardized weight shows that it was a valuable and widely accepted form of currency in the ancient Greek world.
