Null Nomos or Didrachma Naples Campania 326-317 B.C. Silver. A./Head of the nymp…

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Nomos or Didrachma Naples Campania 326-317 B.C. Silver. A./Head of the nymph Parthenope or Neapolis right. R./Androcephalous bull right (bearded head) crowned with a flying Nike right. Between the legs, workshop letter. R2. TTB

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Nomos or Didrachma Naples Campania 326-317 B.C. Silver. A./Head of the nymph Parthenope or Neapolis right. R./Androcephalous bull right (bearded head) crowned with a flying Nike right. Between the legs, workshop letter. R2. TTB

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