Young Heracles / River God

Longane (Sicily) - Litra
Head of young Heracles to right, wearing lion-skin headdress
Head of young river-god to right

Description

Obverse: Head of young Heracles to right, wearing lion-skin headdress
Reverse: Head of young river-god to right

Rare and in unusual fine condition for the issue. Old cabinet tone and extremely fine

Details

CompositionSilver
IssuerLongane
Ruling AuthorityUnknown
Period of Issue420 BC - 400 BC
Weight0.73 g
Diameter10 mm
Orientation
↑↑
8h
DenominationLitra
StandardSicilian Litra
ReferencesJenkins, AIIN 20 Suppl. #pl. 11, h; SNG ANS 4 #286; Campana CNAI #1

Numista Reference

Provenance

LocationDescriptionDate
United States
Gemini Numismatic Auctions, Auction VII - Lot 129
Jan 9, 2011
Qatar
The Collection of Greek Coins of a Man in Love with Art
-
United Kingdom
Naville Numismatics, Auction 98 - Lot 176
Oct 12, 2025
United States
Lelouch Collection
Current