Arethusa / Octopus

Syracuse (Sicily) - Tetras (¼ Litra)
Head of Arethusa left, wearing necklace, hair loosely gathered at the top of her head; dolphins around.
Octopus; three pellets indicating the value.

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

CompositionBronze
IssuerSyracuse
Ruling AuthoritySecond Democracy (466 BC - 405 BC)
Period of Issue415 BC - 410 BC
Weight3 g
Diameter14.5 mm
Orientation
↑↑
10h
DenominationTetras (¼ Litra)
StandardSicilian Litra
ReferencesCNS II #12; HGC 2 #1429; Holloway, Further #Series 1A

Numista Reference

Provenance

LocationDescriptionDate
Italy
ArtCoins Roma, Auction 3 - Lot 72
May 31, 2011
United Kingdom
John Morcom Collection of Western Greek Bronzes
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United States
Classical Numismatic Group, Electronic Auction 573 - Lot 88
Oct 23, 2024
United States
Lelouch Collection
Current