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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1.1965.99
Title
Didrachm of Neapolis (Campania)
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
380 BCE-280 BCE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Neapolis (Campania)
Period
Classical period
Culture
Greek
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/197545

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Silver
Metal
AR
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
7.2 g
Die Axis
12
Denomination
didrachm
Inscriptions and Marks
  • inscription: obverse: CARI
  • inscription: reverse: NEOPOLITWN

Provenance

Recorded Ownership History
Paul von Baldinger-Seidenberg [1], Stuttgart (by 1904), sold; [through Cahn, Frankfurt, “Baldinger sale,” April 5-8, 1911, lot 20]. Edward Stanley Gotch Robinson [2], London (1916-), sold; to Arthur Stone Dewing [3], Cambridge, MA, lent; to Fogg Art Museum (from 1965)
1. Paul von Baldinger-Seidenberg (1837-1904)
2. Edward Stanley Gotch Robinson (1887-1976). “Robinson collection, no. 461”, bought on July 1, 1916 according to Dewing’s inventory card.
3. Arthur Stone Dewing (1880-1971). According to Dewing’s inventory card, it was acquired on July 26, 19?? (the year is illegible).

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Loan from the Trustees of the Arthur Stone Dewing Greek Numismatic Foundation
Object Number
1.1965.99
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv.: Head of female w/ fillet, r.; to l., cantharus; inscription beneath; Rev.: Man-faced bull walking r., head frontal, crowned by Nike flying r., carrying wreath; between legs, Greek Kappa

Verification Level

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