Sicily, Kainon" Æ20. Circa 365 BC. Griffin springing left / Horse galloping left, trailing reign. CNS 1; SNG ANS 1169 (Aleasa). 8.06g, 20mm, 7h.
Good Very Fine.
Ex Roma E-Sale 5, lot 118 (440 GBP Hammer);
From the J. Swithenbank collection;
From a Swiss Private Collection.
Not identifiable with a known mint in Sicily, the Kainon issues have traditionally been attributed to Alaisa. They may have been struck by mercenaries in the employ of Dione of Leontini."