SICILY. Katane. Circa 450-430 BC. Litra (Silver, 11 mm, 0.61 g, 2 h). Head of Silenos to right, bearded, bald and with an animal ear (but without a wreath). Rev. [Κ] - Α Winged thunderbolt between two round shields. Boehringer, Kataneische Probleme, Li 5 var. Buceti -. SNG ANS -. An extremely rare, possibly unique, variant. With a head of Silenos of an unusually fine and dignified style. Grey patina as found. Die break (?) on the reverse, otherwise, extremely fine.
From the "Collection sans Pareille" of Ancient Greek Fractions and from the collection of Leo Mildenberg, acquired from R. Russo.