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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Æ20 186 BC - 170 BC
| Bronze | 6.37 g | 20.0 mm |
| Issuer | City of Catane (Sicilia) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 186 BC - 170 BC |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.37 g |
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#169043 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
The brothers Amphinomos and Anapias advancing left and right, carrying their father and mother
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΚΑΤ
Interesting fact
The obverse (front) side of the coin features a portrait of a bearded man, believed to be a representation of the Greek god Apollo. This suggests that the city of Catane had strong cultural and religious ties to ancient Greece, and that the coin was likely used for religious or ceremonial purposes.