Arethusa / Octopus

Syracuse (Sicily) - Litra
Head of Arethusa right, hair tied in sphendone; before, dolphin.
Octopus.

Description

Obverse: Head of Arethusa right, hair tied in sphendone; before, dolphin.
Reverse: Octopus.

Lightly toned. Corrosions. Very Fine. Very Rare.

Details

CompositionSilver
IssuerSyracuse
Ruling AuthoritySecond Democracy (466 BC - 405 BC)
Period of Issue420 BC - 415 BC
Weight0.8 g
Diameter12.58 mm
Orientation
↑↑
6h
DenominationLitra
StandardSicilian Litra
ReferencesBoehringer #733; Buceti #352; HGC 2 #1377 (corr.)

Numista Reference

Provenance

LocationDescriptionDate
Switzerland
Astarte, Web Auction 13 - Lot 46
Jul 19, 2026
United States
Lelouch Collection
Current