CAMPANIA. Suessa Aurunca. Circa 265-240 BC. Didrachm (Silver, 21 mm, 6.51 g, 6 h). Laureate head of Apollo to right; to left, grain ear. Rev. SVESANO Dioscuros, wearing pileus and holding palm branch tied with a fillet, riding to left with a second horse beside him. HN Italy 447. Sambon 856. SNG Paris 1153 (same dies). Weber 404 (this coin). Beautiful old collection toning and with an excellent pedigree. Minor marks and light scratches and with a flan fault on the reverse, otherwise, good very fine.




Sir Hermann David Weber (1823–1918) was a distinguished German-born British physician and a celebrated numismatist. Born in Holzkirchen, Bavaria, he later settled in London, where he built a prominent medical career, notably through his work with the German Hospital in Dalston. A passionate student of ancient coinage, Weber assembled an esteemed collection of Greek and Roman coins, which remains highly regarded in numismatic circles; the catalog of his collection continues to serve as a valuable reference for scholars and collectors alike. His meticulous approach to collecting reflected a deep appreciation for classical art and history. Weber’s legacy extended through his son, Frederick Parkes Weber, a prominent physician and medical historian. Sir Hermann’s contributions to medicine and numismatics ensure his enduring influence in both fields.