Nymph / Bull

Katane (Sicily) - Litra
Head of nymph left, wearing ampyx and sphendone
Bull butting right; in exergue, crawfish right

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

CompositionSilver
IssuerKatane
Ruling AuthorityUnknown
Period of Issue405 BC - 402 BC
Weight0.8 g
Diameter10 mm
Orientation
↑↑
9h
DenominationLitra
StandardSicilian Litra
ReferencesBoehringer Kataneische #Series V, Li 8; SNG ANS 4 #1270; Buceti #77; Mirone #92; Rizzo #pl. XIV, 24

Numista Reference

Provenance

LocationDescriptionDate
Denmark
Senatus Consulto, Vcoins - SKU: 12001276
Jul 5, 2025
United States
Lelouch Collection
Current