bronze coin of Neapolis (Campania), 280-270 BC ca.

Sambon ...    2.16 g    SNG British X 149


Of the type hd Apollo/forepart of man-headed bull 5 time periods are mentioned
(M. Taliercio, 'Il bronzo di Neapolis', Atti VII, 219-373):

325-300 BC 1st example 5.33 g
305-295 BC 1st example 1.63 g
300-280 BC 1st example 2.89 g
           2nd example 1.23 g
280-270 BC 1st example 2.16 g (this coin)
           2nd example 1.16 g
           3rd example 1.06 g
250-200 BC 1st example 0.66 g



    Figure 1

    Weight distrubution of 108 coins

    The heavier coins belong mostly to
    the time period 325-300 BC.