Arethusa / Octopus
Syracuse (Sicily) - Litra![[ΣΥΡΑΚΟ]ΣΙΩΝ. Head of Arethusa to left, her hair bound up in a sakkos, wearing a simple earring and a pearl necklace. To right, dolphin swimming downwards to left](/assets/greek/44/obverse.webp)
Description
Obverse: [ΣΥΡΑΚΟ]ΣΙΩΝ. Head of Arethusa to left, her hair bound up in a sakkos, wearing a simple earring and a pearl necklace. To right, dolphin swimming downwards to left
Reverse: Octopus
Details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Composition | Silver |
| Issuer | Syracuse |
| Ruling Authority | Dionysios I (405 BC - 367 BC) |
| Period of Issue | 405 BC - 400 BC |
| Weight | 0.74 g |
| Diameter | 11.5 mm |
| Orientation | ↑↑ 10h |
| Denomination | Litra |
| Standard | Sicilian Litra |
| References | SNG ANS 5 #293-294; SNG Copenhagen #675; SNG Ashmolean #2018 |
Provenance
| Location | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| San Marino | Oct 26, 2024 | |
| United States | Lelouch Collection | Current |