Aphrodite / Hound

Eryx (Sicily) - Litra
Aphrodite, draped, seated left on stool, holding dove in her right hand and resting her left on the stool; behind her, ivy branch; border of dots
Hound standing to right; above, swastika

Description

Obverse: Aphrodite, draped, seated left on stool, holding dove in her right hand and resting her left on the stool; behind her, ivy branch; border of dots
Reverse: Hound standing to right; above, swastika

Rough condition, but still a beautiful coin. A rare depiction of a dog on an ancient greek coin.

Details

CompositionSilver
IssuerEryx
Ruling AuthorityUnknown
Period of Issue409 BC - 398 BC
Weight0.72 g
Diameter12 mm
Orientation
↑↑
11h
DenominationLitra
StandardSicilian Litra
ReferencesSNG ANS 3 #1345; SNG Lockett #3500; HGC 2 #300; Buceti #44

Numista Reference

Provenance

LocationDescriptionDate
Germany
Gorny & Mosch, E-Auction 313 - Lot 26
Sep 11, 2025
United States
Lelouch Collection
Current