Arethusa / Wheel of Four Spokes

Syracuse (Sicily) - Hemilitron (½ Litra)
Head of Arethusa left, wearing necklace and hair in sphendone;
ΣYPA. Wheel of four spokes, with dolphin in lower quarters;

Description

Obverse: Head of Arethusa left, wearing necklace and hair in sphendone;
Reverse: ΣYPA. Wheel of four spokes, with dolphin in lower quarters;

Details

CompositionSilver
IssuerSyracuse
Ruling AuthoritySecond Democracy (465 BC - 405 BC)
Period of Issue415 BC - 405 BC
Weight0.37 g
Diameter11 mm
Orientation
↑↑
11h
Denomination1 Hemilitron
StandardSicilian Litra
ReferencesSNG ANS 5 #301-303; SNG Lloyd #1379; HGC 2 #1392

Numista Reference

Provenance

LocationDescriptionDate
AustriaArtemide Kunstauktionen, e-Live Auction 36 - Lot 124Feb 1, 2025
United StatesLelouch CollectionCurrent