Athena / Archer

Solus / Kefra (Sicily) - Tetras (¼ Litra)
Facing head of Athena right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet
Nude warrior, wearing pileus, kneeling right while shooting an arrow

Description

Obverse: Facing head of Athena right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet
Reverse: Nude warrior, wearing pileus, kneeling right while shooting an arrow

Bronze issue from Solus during the transition period when Greek and Punic influences merged.

Details

CompositionBronze
IssuerSolus / Kefra
Ruling AuthorityUnknown
Period of Issue400 BC - 350 BC
Weight1.84 g
Diameter15 mm
Orientation
↑↑
12h
DenominationTetras (¼ Litra)
StandardSicilian Litra
ReferencesCNS I #5; HGC 2 #1254; SNG ANS 4 #740-742

Numista Reference

Provenance

LocationDescriptionDate
United States
Classical Numismatic Group, CNG 54 - Lot 330
Jun 14, 2000
United States
L5 Numis, Auction 2 - Lot 24
Sep 30, 2025
United States
Lelouch Collection
Current