Crawford 13/1, Didrachm, Neapolis(?)

Didrachm, Neapolis(?) circa 300-276 B.C.

Helmeted head of bearded Mars l.; behind, oak-spray.

Rev. Horse's head r. on base inscribed ROMANO; behind, corn-ear

Sydenham 1. RBW 3. Crawford 13/1. Historia Numorum Italy 266

7,40 g

The earliest roman silver coin. Silver didrachm were first minted by the Roman Republic about 280 BC, probably in connection with King Phyrrus' invasion of italy at the behest of Tarentines. 

Example from Nomisma Aste

Collection : Roman Republic + Imperatorial