Sicily, Katane; head of Dionysos/Catanaean brOTHERS
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Description
Sicily, Katane, 2nd – 1st century BC. ΛΑΣΙΟ; wreathed head of Dionysos right / The Catanaean brOTHERS carrying their parents.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE21 |
| Weight [g]: | 5,08 |
| Grade: | F/aF |
| Attribution: | SNG ANS 1285; SNG Cop 196 |
| Commentary: | rare; brown surfaces |
Historical Context
In ancient times Catania was associated with the legend of Amphinomus 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.
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