Arethusa / Octopus

Syracuse (Sicily) - Tetras (¼ Litra)
Head of Arethusa right
Octopus

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

CompositionSilver
IssuerSyracuse
Ruling AuthoritySecond Democracy (466 BC - 406 BC)
Period of Issue415 BC - 405 BC
Weight0.22 g
Diameter8 mm
Orientation
↑↑
2h
DenominationTetras (¼ Litra)
StandardSicilian Litra
ReferencesSNG ANS 5 #1375f; HGC 2 #1396

Numista Reference

Provenance

LocationDescriptionDate
Germany
Gorny & Mosch, Online Auction 2026/1 - Lot 56
Jan 22, 2026
United States
Lelouch Collection
Current