Arethusa / Octopus
Syracuse (Sicily) - Litra![Head of Arethusa right, wearing sphendone, and necklace; [dolphin right.]](/assets/greek/45/obverse.webp)
Description
Obverse: Head of Arethusa right, wearing sphendone, and necklace; [dolphin right.]
Reverse: Octopus
I believe it is a die match to Boehringer 731 (V363/R498). This is due to Arethusa's eye, and the Σ between the bottom middle tentacles and P between the top right tentacles.
Details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Composition | Silver |
| Issuer | Syracuse |
| Ruling Authority | Second Democracy (466 BC - 405 BC) |
| Period of Issue | 420 BC - 415 BC |
| Weight | 0.71 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Orientation | ↑↑ 5h |
| Denomination | Litra |
| Standard | Sicilian Litra |
| References | Boehringer #729-733; HGC 2 #1377 |
Provenance
| Location | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | Nov 30, 2024 | |
| United States | Lelouch Collection | Current |