Horseman / Arethusa

Syracuse (Sicily) - Drachm (5 Litra)
Horseman riding right.
Diademed head of Arethusa right.

Description

Obverse: Horseman riding right.
Reverse: Diademed head of Arethusa right.

Struck circa 475-470 BC. Deeply toned, scratches under tone, minor deposits. Near VF.

Details

CompositionSilver
IssuerSyracuse
Ruling AuthorityHieron (478 BC - 466 BC)
Period of Issue475 BC - 470 BC
Weight4.18 g
Diameter16 mm
Orientation
↑↑
5h
DenominationDrachm (5 Litra)
StandardSicilian Litra
ReferencesBoehringer #Series XI, 283 (V132/R194); HGC 2 #1360

Numista Reference

Provenance

LocationDescriptionDate
United States
Classical Numismatic Group, Auction 133 Online Sessions - Lot 5106
Sep 23, 2026
United States
Lelouch Collection
Current