Tetras - Dionysius II “Kainon” issue

Features

Issuer	Syracuse (Sicily)
Tyrant	Dionysius II the Younger (367-356, 346-344 BC)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Years	367 BC - 357 BC
Value	Tetras (⅓)
Currency	Litra
Composition	Bronze
Weight	6.91 g
Diameter	22.5 mm
Shape	Round (irregular)
Technique	Hammered
Orientation	Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 438099
References	CNS# 10 Romolo Calciati. Corpus nummorum siculorum. Edizioni G.M., Milan, Italy (3 volumes). , CNAI# 3 Alberto Campana. Corpus nummorum antiquae Italiae (zecche minori) (2 volumes). , HGC 2# 510 Oliver D. Hoover; 2012. Handbook of Coins of Sicily (Including Lipara) / Volume 2: Civic, Royal, Siculo-Punic, and Romano-Sicilian Issues : Sixth to First Centuries BC. Classical Numismatic Group, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States.

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Obverse

Griffin springing left; below, grasshopper left.

Reverse

Horse prancing left, rein trailing; star above.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΚΑΙΝΟΝ

Mint

Syracuse, Italy

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Date					VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
Undetermined
ND (367 BC - 357 BC)							$ 430

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Grade	Sold price
	CNG Electronic Auction 559 Lot 12	3 Apr 2024	VF	USD 350.00 (+ buyer's premium)
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	CNG Electronic Auction 502 Lot 55	20 Oct 2021	VF	USD 475.00 (+ buyer's premium)
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