Arethusa / Octopus

Syracuse (Sicily) - Onkia (¹⁄₁₂ Litra)
Head of Arethusa right, hair loosely gathered at the top of her head
Octopus

Description

Obverse: Head of Arethusa right, hair loosely gathered at the top of her head
Reverse: Octopus

Choice example, well centred. Dark patina and minor earthy deposits. About EF condition.

Details

CompositionBronze
IssuerSyracuse
Ruling AuthoritySecond Democracy (466 BC - 405 BC)
Period of Issue415 BC - 410 BC
Weight1.41 g
Diameter12 mm
Orientation
↑↑
3h
DenominationOnkia (¹⁄₁₂ Litra)
StandardSicilian Litra
ReferencesHGC 2 #1434; CNS II #9-10; SNG ANS 5 #384

Numista Reference

Provenance

LocationDescriptionDate
San Marino
Artemide Aste, Auction 68E - Lot 234
Aug 31, 2024
United States
Lelouch Collection
Current