Demeter / Demeter with Torch and Phiale

Enna (Sicily) - Litra
Wreathed head of Demeter to right.
Demeter standing facing, holding torch and phiale; altar to left.

Description

Obverse: Wreathed head of Demeter to right.
Reverse: Demeter standing facing, holding torch and phiale; altar to left.

Very rare. Old cabinet tone, edge chipped, otherwise good very fine.

Details

CompositionSilver
IssuerEnna
Ruling AuthorityUnknown
Period of Issue420 BC - 400 BC
Weight0.76 g
Diameter13 mm
Orientation
↑↑
8h
DenominationLitra
StandardSicilian Litra
ReferencesCampana CNAI #2; HGC 2 #392 (corr.; ethnic with Ω, holding torch not grain)
Not InJenkins, AIIN 20 Suppl.

Provenance

LocationDescriptionDate
Switzerland
Collection of Athos and Dina Moretti
-
Switzerland
Numismatica Ars Classica, Auction 21 - Lot 67
May 17, 2001
United States
The New York Sale, Auction XI - Lot 41
Jan 11, 2006
Germany
Münzen & Medaillen, Auction 36 - Lot 72
2012
United Kingdom
Collection of a Scientist
-
United Kingdom
Roma Numismatics Ltd, E-Sale 53 - Lot 79
Feb 7, 2019
United Kingdom
Naville Numismatics, Auction 103 - Lot 121
Aug 9, 2026
United States
Lelouch Collection
Current