Ae 21: 7.56 grams seller said he could not find this type with the owl and caps of the Dioscuri. Second century BCE Obverse: Amenanos river god Rev: Owl and caps Dioscuri View attachment 1719779 View attachment 1719780
The obverse design of Amenanos, the river god, is finely detailed, showing flowing hair and a serene expression. The reverse is particularly striking with the owl perched between the Dioscuri caps, a combination that seems quite rare for this Katane type. The overall strike is sharp, and the patina adds depth to the high points, enhancing the contrast of the relief. FROM WILDWINDS online AE19 of Katane, Sicily. 4.91g. Second-first century BC Obv. river-god Amenanos laying, holding rhyton and resting on amphora Rev. monogram Sigma-o between the pilei (surmounted by stars) of the Dioscuroi, owl above, KATANAIWN below. Calciati 8, BMC 2.56, from the Jean Elsen auction number 64, lot #97. Contributed by Philip Judd.
