Arethusa / Octopus
Syracuse (Sicily) - Tetras (¼ Litra)
Description
Obverse: Head of Arethusa right
Reverse: Octopus
Rare Trionkion from Syracuse, Second Republic. Beautiful style with toning and minimal corrosion marks. Possible best of type.
Details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Composition | Silver |
| Issuer | Syracuse |
| Ruling Authority | Second Democracy (466 BC - 406 BC) |
| Period of Issue | 415 BC - 405 BC |
| Weight | 0.22 g |
| Diameter | 8 mm |
| Orientation | ↑↑ 2h |
| Denomination | Tetras (¼ Litra) |
| Standard | Sicilian Litra |
| References | SNG ANS 5 #1375f; HGC 2 #1396 |
Provenance
| Location | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | Jan 22, 2026 | |
| United States | Lelouch Collection | Current |