Campania Neopolis

huh, i used to run the Tampa/St. Pete circuit back in the day when i sold tail drag ads. that's a nice coin, i esp. like the reverse.

 

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Congratulation on a beautiful coin, Bing.

I am proud to say my family and I now call Florida our second home.
We bought a home there a few years ago in Florida's South West Coast, which we use to get away from the northern european winters. At least that is the plan.
Beautiful beaches and a relaxed atmosphere. The weather is a little too hot for us in the summers, but you more than compensate by being able to walk around in t-shirt and shorts in the winter.

 

Wow, Big-bro => that's fantastic OP-Man-Headed-Bull (congrats)

I hope things are goin' well-enough in the family health department (my thoughts are always with my dear ol' coin-buddy) ... I love ya

Oh, and here is my humble example of that type ...

 

I've always liked your coin little brother, and truth be told, it's your fault that this coin was high on my list of wants.

This move has been very hard on both of us as I said. Probably because we're getting old! The one thing I've noticed is that Alice has been kept so busy, she hasn't had time to dwell on her medical problem. Oh for sure, she has been hurting, but she has been fighting through it like a champ. The one thing in my favor is that this whole move was her brain child. If it had been mine, there would be no end to what I would hear.

I hope you and the little Portuguese princess are doing well and you're not blowing up the mines. Alice asks about you and you antics whenever I don't mention you for a while. Love ya.

 

That is a great example. Your type actually has four dolphins surrounding the nymph on the obverse. A more specific reference would therefore be Sambon 455.

 

Nice example. These always seem to come on small flans making us choose whether we want great legends like Steve's, great Nike like yours. A full bull on both ends is rarely a choice. My second one is pretty well balanced but it does have a dirty little secret. It is fourree.


Both of my parents (separately) retired and moved to Senior communities in Florida. They got tired of living with the old folks there and moved back north to be near family for their last years. When we bought our current house in Virginia we picked a place we hoped we could live until we were carried out horizontally. Few of us plan on moving again and again but we do what we have to do. I hope you can be happy in your new place until you look as old as your coins.

 

Nick, wuz you troll posin' ?!? hehe/ no it couldn't have been you, sorry.

 

Wow, 36 moves... My career was only 16 moves coast-to-coast USA and Europe. It is a lot of work and hassle. Our last move we finally did a considerable downsize. We decided it was not worth keeping everything, and living in too much space. We love it now, much more flexible, and only having what we really need. Still.... we have too much stuff around!

I do have a MFB from Neapolis, but it is very worn. I plan to upgrade it some time... But I really like it, so I would probably never move it out of the collection, just get an upgraded buddy.


Campania Neapolis 320-300 BC AR Nomos Nymph Achelous

 

Congratulations @Bing on a very nice coin! I dread the thought of ever moving again, so am happy your move was successful. I am sure you will enjoy Apollo Beach

 

@Nicholas Molinari wrote a book on AE MFB's (I am waiting for his AR MFB book). Cool histories, cool coins, lotsa mystery of this very ancient God.

 

Super pick-up @Bing !!!!

Wonderful posts guys!!

I was considering it as well but since I already had this example and my budget wouldn't cooperate, I had to let it pass. I'm glad it got a good home (yikes!! the 36th too).

Mine has the partially missing bull reverse...and I blame Steve for this purchase too LOL

 

@Bing I have missed your posts, they are always insightful and I always learn from them. Sorry your move has been so difficult, but I know when it is over you'll be back as good as ever.

 

Just to be clear for anyone considering the book, the first book covers the history of the iconography and identity of the man-faced bull, in addition to cataloging bronze coins. The second book will discuss accompanying female iconography, and presupposes an understanding of the first book. So, if you are interested in learning about man-faced bull iconography, the first book is absolutely essential, even if you don't collect bronze coins.

 

Reviving a not too old thread to post another that I got today out of a dealer's half price box.

 

I love those man-faced-bull types ... congrats

 

Ummm, I've showed you dudes this AE coin before, yes? (I'm sure that I have)

=> just in case, here it is again ...

CAMPANIA, Cales, Æ20
Circa 265-240 BC
Diameter: 19.5 mm
Weight: 7.29 grams
Obverse: Laureate head of Apollo left; [uncertain symbol to right]
Reverse: Man-headed bull standing right, head facing; star above, [uncertain symbol or letter below]
Reference: HN Italy 436
Other: 5h … VF, green-brown patina
From the Camerata Romeu Collection

 

@H8_modern: That's a great find for a half price box! I really like the detail and overall appearance. Where is the scuffing described on the label? I do not see it.

@stevex6: I haven't seen your post of your AE man-bull. That's a pretty sweet coin!

 

Ages ago, I lived just a ways down the coast from you. I have fond memories of the Gulf Coast.

I've always wanted one of these man-faced bull's for my collection, maybe this thread will prompt me to start searching.

 

That's the insidious thing about this forum...

 

Not quite sure that it would be "insidious". Life is a series of choices. I look at getting cool new coins as fun choices for my hobby. I never have a problem saying "yes" or "no" when deciding to capture a coin.