Arethusa / Octopus
Syracuse (Sicily) - Litra
Description
Obverse: ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ. Head of Arethusa left, wearing sphendone; behind, dolphin
Reverse: Octopus
Details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Composition | Silver |
| Issuer | Syracuse |
| Ruling Authority | Dionysios I (405 BC - 367 BC) |
| Period of Issue | 405 BC - 395 BC |
| Weight | 0.74 g |
| Diameter | 11.5 mm |
| Orientation | ↑↑ 10h |
| Denomination | 1 Litra |
| Standard | Sicilian Litra |
| References | SNG ANS 5 #293-294; SNG Copenhagen #675 |
Provenance
| Location | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| San Marino | Artemide Aste, Auction LXI - Lot 144 | Oct 26, 2024 |
| United States | Lelouch Collection | Current |