Arethusa / Octopus

Syracuse (Sicily) - Litra
Head of Arethusa right, wearing sphendone, and necklace; [dolphin right.]
Octopus

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

CompositionSilver
IssuerSyracuse
Ruling AuthoritySecond Democracy (466 BC - 405 BC)
Period of Issue420 BC - 415 BC
Weight0.71 g
Diameter12 mm
Orientation
↑↑
5h
Denomination1 Litra
StandardSicilian Litra
ReferencesBoehringer #729-733; HGC 2 #1377

Numista Reference

Provenance

LocationDescriptionDate
AustriaArtemide Kunstauktionen, e-Live Auction 35 - Lot 118Nov 30, 2024
United StatesLelouch CollectionCurrent