Roma Numismatics Ltd
E-Sale 66 9 Jan 2020
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Sicily, 'Kainon' Æ23. Circa 360-340 BC. Griffin springing left / Horse prancing left, reins loose; [KAINON in exergue]. Campana 1; CNS 1; HGC 2, 509; SNG ANS 1169; AMB 309 (all as Kainon). 12.35g, 23mm, 6h.
Very Fine. Attractive patina.
Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., E-Sale 45, 5 May 2018, lot 113.
Not identifiable with a known mint in Sicily, the Kainon issues have traditionally been attributed to Alaisa. However, the different fabric of several issues suggests that they were struck at more than one mint, perhaps by mercenaries in the employ of Dione of Leontini.
Very Fine. Attractive patina.
Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., E-Sale 45, 5 May 2018, lot 113.
Not identifiable with a known mint in Sicily, the Kainon issues have traditionally been attributed to Alaisa. However, the different fabric of several issues suggests that they were struck at more than one mint, perhaps by mercenaries in the employ of Dione of Leontini.