Sicily. Henna. AR Litra, c. 450-440 BC. Obv. Demeter driving slow quadriga right, holding grain ears. Rev. HENNAION. Demeter standing left, holding torch and extending arm; altar to left. HGC 2 391; SNG ANS -; SNG Cop. -; Jenkins, 'The Coinages of Enna, Galaria, Piakos, Imachara, Kephaloidion and Longane,' AIIN 20 (1975), pl. IV, a-d; BMC Sicily pg. 58, 1; Jameson 595. 0.75 g. 14.00 mm. RRR. Very rare and fascinating issue. Choice for issue; lightly toned, graffito on obverse. Good VF.
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