Ivy-wreathed Silenus / Thunderbolt & Shields

Katane (Sicily) - Litra
Ivy-wreathed head of Silenus to left
Winged thunderbolt between two shields

Description

Obverse: Ivy-wreathed head of Silenus to left
Reverse: Winged thunderbolt between two shields

Light iridescent tone and very fine

Details

CompositionSilver
IssuerKatane
Ruling AuthorityUnknown
Period of Issue420 BC - 410 BC
Weight0.75 g
Diameter12 mm
Orientation
↑↑
12h
DenominationLitra
StandardSicilian Litra
Referencesde Luynes #891; SNG ANS 4 #1266-1267

Numista Reference

Provenance

LocationDescriptionDate
Qatar
The Collection of Greek Coins of a Man in Love with Art
-
United Kingdom
Naville Numismatics, Auction 98 - Lot 133
Oct 12, 2025
United States
Lelouch Collection
Current