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Object Type: coin
Museum number: 1937,0613.6
Denomination: didrachm
Description: Silver coin. (whole); Female head, left; behind, bird flying right. (obverse); Man-faced bull, right; above, Victory flying right. (reverse)
Cultures/periods: Greek
Production date: 300BC-275BC (about)
Production place: Minted in: Neapolis Campaniae (historic)
Findspot: Excavated/Findspot: Naples (city) (Naples hoard)
Materials: silver
Dimensions: Die-axis: 8 o'clock; Weight: 7.28 grammes
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Bibliographic references: HN Italy / Historia Numorum : Italy (579) (cf type)
Location: Not on display
Subjects: classical deity; allegory/personification; mythical figure/creature
Associated names: Representation of: Nike/Victoria/Victory
Acquisition name: Donated by: O Ravel
Acquisition date: 1937
Department: Money and Medals
Registration number: 1937,0613.6

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