Sicily, Katane Litra 460-450 BC

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Sicily, Katane AR Litra, circa 460–450 BC; obv. Silenus right, rev. KATANE with a winged thunderbolt; 0.73 g, 12.5 mm, VF to About VF, rare and well-centred, with a certificate of authenticity.

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*This coin comes with the certificate of authenticity*

Sicily. Katane. AR Litra, circa 460-450 BC. Obv. Head of Silenus right. Rev. KATANE. Winged thunderbolt. HGC 2 587; SNG ANS 1237; Cf. SNG München 443. AR. 0.73 g. 12.5 mm. R. Rare and well centred. Slightly porous surfaces. VF/About VF.

The lot could be subject to additional costs such as customs clearance and the costs of import duties. Please note that these costs fall to the buyer.

Seller's Story

Ancient coins dealer, I have fallen in love with antiquity ever since I started selling years ago. You will always find a good mix of affordable and high-value items in my auctions, with a particular soft spot for Byzantine coins (sometimes from my own collection).
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*This coin comes with the certificate of authenticity*

Sicily. Katane. AR Litra, circa 460-450 BC. Obv. Head of Silenus right. Rev. KATANE. Winged thunderbolt. HGC 2 587; SNG ANS 1237; Cf. SNG München 443. AR. 0.73 g. 12.5 mm. R. Rare and well centred. Slightly porous surfaces. VF/About VF.

The lot could be subject to additional costs such as customs clearance and the costs of import duties. Please note that these costs fall to the buyer.

Seller's Story

Ancient coins dealer, I have fallen in love with antiquity ever since I started selling years ago. You will always find a good mix of affordable and high-value items in my auctions, with a particular soft spot for Byzantine coins (sometimes from my own collection).
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Details

Era
Before 1400
Culture/region
Sicily, Katane
Year/Period and Variation
460-450 BC
Denomination
Litra
Metal
AR
Condition
VF
PolandVerified
1486
Objects sold
98.88%
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