Sicily. Kainon. AE 23. 260-340 BC.

Sicily, Kainon. AE 23. 360–340 BC.

A bronze coin attributed to the Sicilian mint of Kainon, issued during the late Classical to early Hellenistic period. Typically, these coins feature Herakles on the obverse—often shown with a youthful, diademed head or wearing the lion‑skin headdress. The reverse commonly displays a warrior or horseman, sometimes armed with spear or shield, reflecting the military culture of the region during this era. Legends are usually in Greek, with ΚΑΙΝΟΝ identifying the issuing city or authority. The coin’s size (around 23 mm) and weight vary, as is typical for Sicilian bronzes of this timeframe, which were struck during a period of shifting alliances and local autonomy across the island.