Arethusa / Octopus
Syracuse (Sicily) - Tetras (⅓ Litra)
Description
Obverse: Head of Arethusa left, wearing necklace, hair loosely gathered at the top of her head; dolphins around.
Reverse: Octopus; three pellets indicating the value.
Dark green patina with patches of red.
Details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Composition | Bronze |
| Issuer | Syracuse |
| Ruling Authority | Second Democracy (466 BC - 405 BC) |
| Period of Issue | 415 BC - 410 BC |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 14.5 mm |
| Orientation | ↑↑ 10h |
| Denomination | 1 Tetras |
| Standard | Sicilian Litra |
| References | CNS II #12; HGC 2 #1429; Holloway, Further #Series 1A |
Provenance
| Location | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | ArtCoins Roma, Auction 3 - Lot 72 | May 30, 2011 |
| United States | John Morcom Collection of Western Greek Bronzes | - |
| United States | Classical Numismatic Group, Electronic Auction 573 - Lot 88 | Oct 23, 2024 |
| United States | Lelouch Collection | Current |