Human-Headed Monster / Olive Leaf and Six Pellets

Himera (Sicily) - Hemilitron (½ Litra)
Forepart of winged, horned monster with human head and lion's legs right.
Olive leaf between six pellets.

Description

Obverse: Forepart of winged, horned monster with human head and lion's legs right.
Reverse: Olive leaf between six pellets.

Old cabinet tone and Good Very fine.

Details

CompositionSilver
IssuerHimera
Ruling AuthorityUnknown
Period of Issue470 BC - 420 BC
Weight0.28 g
Diameter7 mm
Orientation
↑↑
3h
DenominationHemilitron (½ Litra)
StandardSicilian Litra
ReferencesManganaro, Mikrà kermata #pl. 5, 57; SNG ANS 4 #174

Provenance

LocationDescriptionDate
United Kingdom
Naville Numismatics, VCoins - SKU: 156
May 6, 2026
United States
Lelouch Collection
Current