Sicily, Himera AR Litra

Himera AR Litra, c. 470-450 BC

Sicily, Himera. AR Litra (12 mm, 0.73 g)

Obv. Forepart of a human-headed monster to left, with beard, horn, wing and a lion’s paw; all within circle of dots.

Rev. ΙΜΕΡΑΙΟΝ Nude youth riding a prancing goat to left, holding whip in his right hand and goat’s horn in his left.

SNG ANS 172; SNG München 353.

Rare. Darkly toned. Very fine.