Almond-shaped Eyes Gorgoneion


Sicily. Himera. AE Hemilitron, c. 430-420 BC. Calciati Group V. Obv. Gorgonenion facing, with almond-shaped eyes and protruding tongue. Rev. Six pellets. HGC 2 463; CNS I (Group V) 23; Cf. SNG ANS 177. 27.81 g. 27.00 mm. R. Heavy weight specimen. Choice for issue, rare as such. About EF.