Bearded Head / Sow

Abakainon (Sicily) - Litra
Bearded male head right.
Sow standing right on double exergue line; acorn to right.

Description

Obverse: Bearded male head right.
Reverse: Sow standing right on double exergue line; acorn to right.

Details

CompositionSilver
IssuerAbakainon
Ruling AuthorityUnknown
Period of Issue425 BC - 415 BC
Weight0.67 g
Diameter12 mm
Orientation
↑↑
6h
DenominationLitra
StandardSicilian Litra
ReferencesBertino #Tf. XII, 16 (Annali Suppl. 20 (1973)); Campana #17b; SNG ANS 3 #898

Numista Reference

Provenance

LocationDescriptionDate
Unknown
Rudolf Hoesch (1904–90) Collection
-
United Kingdom
London Ancient Coins, Auction 92 - Lot 23
Jun 1, 2025
United Kingdom
London Ancient Coins (VCoins), 2315311
Apr 29, 2026
United States
Lelouch Collection
Current