Nymph / Bull
Katane (Sicily) - Litra
Description
Obverse: Head of nymph left, wearing ampyx and sphendone
Reverse: Bull butting right; in exergue, crawfish right
It is uncertain who this nymph is, but she is imitative of the Arethusa from Syracuse during the "Time of the Signing Artists" featuring a very similar ampyx and sphendone.
Details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Composition | Silver |
| Issuer | Katane |
| Ruling Authority | Unknown |
| Period of Issue | 405 BC - 402 BC |
| Weight | 0.8 g |
| Diameter | 10 mm |
| Orientation | ↑↑ 9h |
| Denomination | 1 Litra |
| Standard | Sicilian Litra |
| References | Boehringer Kataneische #Series V, Li 8; SNG ANS 4 #1270; Buceti #77; Mirone #92; Rizzo #pl. XIV, 24 |
Provenance
| Location | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | Senatus Consulto, Vcoins - SKU: 12001276 | Jul 5, 2025 |
| United States | Lelouch Collection | Current |