Sicily, Aitna Æ Tetras. Circa 354/3-344 BC. Head of Athena right, wearing Corinthian helmet; ΑΙΤΝΑΙΩΝ before / Horse [with trailing rein] prancing right; M above. Castrizio series I, 1; CNS 1; SNG ANS 1301; Buceti 4; HGC 2, 72. 13.96g, 24mm, 12h.
Very Fine. Overstruck on an uncertain type. Showing a complete ethnic on the obverse, rare thus.
From the collection of a Scientist.
Though uncertain, it has been suggested that this issue was struck by Campanian mercenaries established at Aitna.