Athanasius II, duke and bishop of Naples 878-898 AD Half follis (?), Æ 3.14 g. Half figure of St. Gennaro facing wearing pallium and holding Gospel Book, all flanked by S/C/S on l. and I/A/N/V on r. Rev. Half figure of Bishop Athanasius facing flanked by A/T/H/A vertically on l. and E/P/S on r. Pannuti-Riccio 1. MEC XIV not represented but see discussion on page 49. MIR 11 (R4). Of the highest rarity, one of very few specimens in private hands. Flan cracks, otherwise very fine