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Home ▸ Catalog ▸ |Greek Coins| ▸ |Geographic - All Periods| ▸ |Sicily| ▸ |Katane||View Options:   | | | Catania, on the east coast of Sicily facing the Ionian Sea, has had a long and eventful history, having been founded in the 8th century B.C. As observed by Strabo, the location of Catania at the foot of Mount Etna has been both a curse and a blessing. On the one hand, violent outbursts of the volcano throughout history have destroyed large parts of the city, on the other hand the volcanic ashes yield fertile soil, especially suited for the growth of vines. Katane was captured by Dionysios of Syracuse in 403 B.C., who sold the population into slavery and resettled the city with Campanian mercenaries. The city submitted to Rome during the First Punic war. |
Katane was captured by Dionysios of Syracuse in 403 B.C., who sold the population into slavery and resettled the city with Campanian mercenaries. The city submitted to Rome during the First Punic war.GI74293. Silver litra, Boehringer Kataneische, Series I, Li 1; Mirone 23; HGC 2 590 var. (head left); SNG ANS 1266 var. (same); SNG Munchen 544 var. (no wreath), aEF, superb style, toned, edge chips, small scratch on neck, weight .0639 g, maximum diameter 11.9 mm, die axis 45o, Katane (Catania, Sicily, Italy) mint, c. 461 - 403 B.C.; obverse bald and bearded head of Selinos right, pointed ear, wearing wreath of ivy berries; reverse KAT-ANE, ornamented thunderbolt, curled wings, round shield on each side near center; rare with berry wreath; SOLD
Katane, Sicily, c. 461 - 413 B.C., Dies Engraved by Euanotos
Catania, on the east coast of Sicily facing the Ionian Sea, has had a long and eventful history, having been founded in the 8th century B.C. As observed by Strabo, the location of Catania at the foot of Mount Etna has been both a curse and a blessing. On the one hand, violent outbursts of the volcano throughout history have destroyed large parts of the city, on the other hand, the volcanic ashes yield fertile soil, especially suited for the growth of vines. (Strab. vi. p. 269)GS77854. Silver drachm, Rizzo pl. 14, 7; SNG Munchen 439; SNG ANS 1263; Franke-Hirmer 38; unsigned dies by the master engraver Euainetos, aF, rough, weight 3.738 g, maximum diameter 19.3 mm, die axis 0o, Katane (Catania, Sicily, Italy) mint, c. 410 B.C.; obverse Female charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving galloping quadriga to right; above, Nike flying to left crowning charioteer with wreath held in outstretched arms; KATANAIΩN in exergue; reverse AMENANOΣ, youthful head of river-god Amenanos left, diadem in hair, small bull's horn above forehead; fish above shrimp before, second fish behind; very rare; SOLD
Katane, Sicily, c. 186 - 70 B.C.
For rescuing their aged parents from an eruption of Mt. Etna, the Romans idolized the Katanean brothers as the embodiment of the Roman virtue pietas.GI75646. Bronze AE 21, Calciati III p. 98, 10; SNG ANS 1285; SNG Cop 196; SNG Munchen 454; BMC Sicily p. 52, 72; HGC 2 626 (R2), aVF, weak reverse center, porous, weight 6.881 g, maximum diameter 21.0 mm, die axis 180o, Katane (Catania, Sicily, Italy) mint, Roman rule, c. 186 - 70 B.C.; obverse head of Dionysos right, wearing ivy wreath, ΛAΣIO (magistrate) above, monogram (ΩΣI?) behind; reverse KATANΩN, the Katanean brothers, Amphinomos and Anapias, carrying their aged parents, saving them from an eruption of Mt. Etna; ex CNG; very rare; SOLD
Katane, Sicily, c. 461 - 445 B.C.
The oldest, wisest and most drunken of the followers of Dionysus, Silenos was also one of the young god's tutors. He was usually so drunk that he had to be supported by satyrs or carried by a donkey. When intoxicated, Silenus was said to possess special knowledge and the power of prophecy. The Phrygian King Midas was eager to learn from Silenus and caught the old man by lacing a fountain from which Silenus often drank. Silenus shared with the king a pessimistic philosophy: That the best thing for a man is not to be born, and if already born, to die as soon as possible. An alternative story was that when lost and wandering in Phrygia, Silenus was rescued by peasants and taken to King Midas, who treated him kindly. In return for Midas' hospitality, Silenus told him some tales and Midas, enchanted by Silenus’ fictions, entertained him for five days and nights. Dionysus offered Midas a reward for his kindness towards Silenus, and Midas chose the power of turning everything he touched into gold.GS77429. Silver litra, Boehringer, Kataneische, series I, Li 2; SNG Munchen 442; SNG Tüb 590; SNG Cop 182, SNG ANS 5 Appendix 1317; HGC 2 587 (S), VF, toned, scratches and bumps, light corrosion, lamination flaws, weight 0.451 g, maximum diameter 10.7 mm, die axis 180o, Katane (Catania, Sicily, Italy) mint, c. 461 - 445 B.C.; obverse horned, balding, and bearded head of Silenos left; reverse KATANE, winged thunderbolt, flanked by small round shields; SOLD
Katane, Sicily, Roman Rule, c. 212 - 50 B.C.
As observed by Strabo the location of Katane at the foot of Mount Etna on the east coast of Sicily was both a source of benefits and of evils. On the one hand, the violent outbursts of the volcano from time to time desolated great parts of the city's territory. On the other, the volcanic ashes produced fertile soil, especially suitable for the growth of vines. (Strab. vi. p. 269.).GI76962. Bronze as, cf. Calciati III p. 101, 14; BMC Sicily p. 54, 91; SNG Cop 206; SNG Morcom 558; SNG Munchen 470; SNG ANS 1303; HGC 2 619 (S), gF, well centered, reverse left side weak, weight 12.263 g, maximum diameter 24.9 mm, die axis 315o, Katane (Catania, Sicily, Italy) mint, c. 212 - 50 B.C.; obverse head of Janus, wearing kalathos, two monograms left, one monogram right; reverse KATA-ΩN-IAN (clockwise from upper right), Demeter standing half left, stalks of grain in extended right hand, long torch vertical behind in left hand; rare; SOLD
Katane, Sicily, c. 415 - 404 B.C.
Katane was captured by Dionysios of Syracuse in 403 B.C., who sold the population into slavery and resettled the city with Campanian mercenaries. The city submitted to Rome during the First Punic war. GB72173. Bronze tetras, Calciati III p. 91, 1; SNG ANS 1272; BMC Sicily p. 50, 51; HGC 2 607 (S); SNG Cop -; SNG Mun -, VF, beautiful style, nice patina, tight flan, obverse slightly off center, weight 1.920 g, maximum diameter 14.2 mm, die axis 45o, Katane (Catania, Sicily, Italy) mint, c. 415 - 404 B.C.; obverse AMENANOΣ (clockwise on left), young head of river-god Amenanos left, with horns and wavy hair, ivy leaf behind neck; reverse winged thunderbolt, wings open, K-A flanking under wings, three small pellets around (two above wings, one right); scarce; SOLD
Katane, Sicily, Roman Rule, c. 212 - 50 B.C.
As observed by Strabo the location of Katane at the foot of Mount Etna on the east coast of Sicily was both a source of benefits and of evils. On the one hand, the violent outbursts of the volcano from time to time desolated great parts of the city's territory. On the other, the volcanic ashes produced fertile soil, especially suitable for the growth of vines. (Strab. vi. p. 269.).GI93390. Bronze as, cf. Calciati III p. 101, 14/11 (same obv. die); BMC Sicily p. 54, 91; SNG Cop 206; SNG Morcom 558; SNG Munchen 470; SNG ANS 1303; HGC 2 619 (S), aVF, nice green patina, well centered, light marks, edge split, weight 9.371 g, maximum diameter 22.0 mm, die axis 0o, Katane (Catania, Sicily, Italy) mint, c. 212 - 50 B.C.; obverse Janiform head of Serapis, wearing kalathos, two monograms on left, one monogram on right; reverse KATA/NAI-ΩN (downward on right, then downward on left), Demeter standing half left, stalks of grain in extended right hand, long torch vertical behind in left hand; from the Errett Bishop Collection; rare; SOLD
Katane, Sicily, c. 212 - 50 B.C.
In 212 B.C., after a two-year siege, despite defenses designed by the Greek mathematician and scientist Archimedes, the Roman general Marcus Claudius Marcellus forced his way into Syracuse. Although Marcellus wished to spare the Syracusans, he was unable to stop his soldiers from sacking the city. Archimedes was killed. Marcellus carried off the art treasures of Syracuse to Rome, the first recorded instance of a practice which was to become common. GI96859. Bronze two chalkoi, Calciati III p. 110, 25; SNG ANS 1278; SNG Morcom 563; HGC 2 612 (R1); BMC Sicily p. 51, 65 corr.; SNG Cop -, VF, attractive green patina, tight flan, light marks, weight 2.271 g, maximum diameter 16.18 mm, die axis 0o, Katane (Catania, Sicily, Italy) mint, Roman rule, c. 212 - 50 B.C.; obverse laureate head of Apollo right; reverse KATA/NAIΩN, Aphrodite Hyblaia (or Isis?) standing right, wearing kalathos on head and long chiton, dove in extended right hand, II (mark of value) lower right; ex Trusted Coins; rare; SOLD
Katane, Sicily, c. 2nd - 1st Century B.C.
Katane was associated with the legend of Amphinomos and Anapias, who, on occasion of a great eruption of Etna, abandoned all their property and carried off their aged parents on their shoulders. The stream of lava itself was said to have parted, and flowed aside so as not to harm them. Statues were erected to their honour, and the place of their burial was known as the Campus Piorum. The Romans idolized the Katanean brothers as the embodiment of the Roman virtue pietas.GI92785. Bronze AE 15, Calciati III 12, SNG ANS 1289, HGC 2 630, VF, dark patina, light earthen deposits, weight 2.634 g, maximum diameter 15.2 mm, die axis 90o, Katane mint, c. 2nd - 1st century B.C.; obverse Anapias advancing left, carrying his mother on his shoulder, star left; reverse KATANAIΩN, Amphinomos advancing left, carrying his father on his shoulder; ex Mike R. Vosper; rare; SOLD
Katane, Sicily, c. 461 - 445 B.C.
Katane was captured by Dionysios of Syracuse in 403 B.C., who sold the population into slavery and resettled the city with Campanian mercenaries. The city submitted to Rome during the First Punic war.GI99733. Silver litra, cf. Boehringer Kataneische, Series I, Li; Mirone p. 23; HGC 2 587 (S); SNG Munchen 444; SNG ANS -; SNG Cop -, F, porous etched surfaces, weight 0.578 g, maximum diameter 11.7 mm, die axis 90o, Katane (Catania, Sicily, Italy) mint, c. 461 - 445 B.C.; obverse bald and bearded head of Selinos right, pointed horse ear, drooping mustache merges into long beard; reverse KAT-ANE, ornamented thunderbolt, curled wings, shield on each side near center, gorytos (bow-case) like object across thunderbolt below shield; SOLD
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