Arethusa / Octopus
Syracuse (Sicily) - Litra

Description
Obverse: Head of Arethusa right, wearing sphendone, and necklace; dolphin right.
Reverse: Octopus
Based on the positioning of the VPA and how the ratio of space around the P and tentacles, I believe it is a die match to Boehringer 732 (V364/R399).
Details
Detail | Value |
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Composition | Silver |
Issuer | Syracuse |
Ruling Authority | Second Democracy (466 BC - 405 BC) |
Period of Issue | 420 BC - 415 BC |
Weight | 0.69 g |
Diameter | 11 mm |
Orientation | ↑↑ 1h |
Denomination | 1 Litra |
Standard | Sicilian Litra |
References | Boehringer #729-733; HGC 2 #1377 |
Provenance
Location | Description | Date |
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Denmark | Senatus Consulto, SKU: 1201482 | Sep 13, 2024 |
United States | Lelouch Collection | Current |