Arethusa / Dolphin over shell

Syracuse (Sicily) - Hemilitron (½ Litra)
Head of nymph Arethusa left, wearing earring and necklace, hair bound in ampyx and sphendone; behind, olive leaves
Dolphin swimming to right above shell

Description

Obverse: Head of nymph Arethusa left, wearing earring and necklace, hair bound in ampyx and sphendone; behind, olive leaves
Reverse: Dolphin swimming to right above shell

Details

CompositionBronze
IssuerSyracuse
Ruling AuthorityDionysios I (405 BC - 367 BC)
Period of Issue405 BC - 400 BC
Weight2.4 g
Diameter15 mm
Orientation
↑↑
1h
Denomination1 Hemilitron
StandardSicilian Litra
ReferencesSNG ANS 5 #415-416; CNS II #24; HGC 2 #1480; SNG Morcom #687-690

Numista Reference

Provenance

LocationDescriptionDate
GermanyAphrodite Art Coins, Auction 21 - Lot 42Mar 29, 2024
United StatesLelouch CollectionCurrent

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