Campania Neopolis

As most here know, I've not been posting much lately. My excuse is that we just moved. It's the hardest move I've ever made and, being retired military, only one of 36 moves in our married life so I have a lot to compare it too. I hope ya'll can forgive me for not responding much in the past several weeks. We are still not settled, but we are getting there.

Now to the coin. I purchased this from JAZ Numismatics during the chaotic time of our move, and I'm just now getting around to cataloging it. Thanks to JA for letting me adopt this fine coin.


CAMPANIA, NEAPOLIS
AR Didrachm
OBVERSE: Head of nymph Parthenope right, wearing headband, pendant earring, and pearl necklace
REVERSE: Man-faced bull walking right, head facing, above Nike flying right to crown him // [NΕΟΠΟΛΙΤΗΣ]
Struck at Neapolis (Naples) 350-325 BC
7.3g, 20mm
SNG ANS 296-298. SNG Lockett 79. HN Italy 565
ex. JAZ Numismatics

Pile on with any coin you like. I enjoy seeing everyone's collection.

 

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Yes, a beautiful specimen. Congrats Bing, that's a great way to get back in the game.

 

Wow, Bing that is an impressive bomb to drop on us. I have seen these around a little bit but have never pulled the trigger. Nice details in the bull man face. Nice pickup!

 

So, what state/city do you call home now?

 

SWEET COIN!

MHB is VERY high on my list, i'd love to cross him off with that one! 2018...maybe.

moving SUCKS man, i hate it....glad you, the wife, and the coins made it to your new home!

 

Same state: Florida. We moved to Apollo Beach which is south of Tampa

 

If I ever get to visit my sister, I'll have to look you up.

 

Please do (and you ought to visit your sister as often as possible - time is short in this life). Just let me know, and we can get together at my house for some coin talk and a beer along with some barbecue.

 

Great coin. Best wishes settling in after the move.

 

That is a great coin @Bing I hope you feel settled soon. Moves are so very stressful.

 

Stressful is RIGHT! There were several days, I was so stressed I didn't eat but a nibble here and there. Went to the doc a week ago and I've lost nearly 10 pounds (of course I can stand to lose more - but in a better way).

 

Nice, Bing. I love the Tampa area. Now you are nice and close to the Tampa Bay Rays ballpark, as well as some really nice beaches.

 

Great coin Bing! It has what I would call 'comfortable wear' and good eye appeal.

I hope all is going well with your move!

 

Nice coin Bing. I'm not familiar with the man faced bull. I'll have to look him up to find out what he's about.

I vowed I would never move again about 3 moves ago. You don't realize how much stuff you have until you move it all.

 

Oh cool. A great coin!

 

Definitely a nice one for sure. If it weren't for USPS losing the package I would have this same type in my collection:

 

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That sucks. It's always a kick in the pecans when a coin is lost in the post. USPS has really been quite hit and miss lately. Here is a coin I'm still waiting on, it is no where close to me.



I might see it before the end of the year.

 

Its bouncing around like a pinball, jeez... hopefully you receive it soon.

My coin was supposed to be here back in January. I wasn't home when it arrived and when I went to pick it up at my PO they told me they had "lost it". I put in a redelivery request and it was found but for some reason they sent it back to NY. Later on I was informed that it was sent back to the seller, who is overseas. This was almost two months ago and the seller hasn't gotten the coin back, so I've pretty much given up on it.
Now I have another coin from overseas stuck in the purgatory that is ISC NY.

 

Nice face on that one, Bing. I like the flying Nike alot too. Glad to hear you're getting settled into your new place and can start relaxing with some coins.