Arethusa / Spokes on Octopus / Arethusa
Syracuse (Sicily) - Hemilitron (½ Litra)
![ΣYPA. Wheel of four spokes, with dolphin in lower quarters; undertype: [Head of Arethusa left or right?].](/assets/greek/6/reverse.webp)
Description
Obverse: Head of Arethusa left, wearing necklace and hair in sphendone; undertype: octopus
Reverse: ΣYPA. Wheel of four spokes, with dolphin in lower quarters; undertype: [Head of Arethusa left or right?].
Superb emerald green patina. A terrific overstrike.
Details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Composition | Bronze |
| Issuer | Syracuse |
| Ruling Authority | Second Democracy (465 BC - 405 BC) |
| Period of Issue | 405 BC - 400 BC |
| Weight | 3.13 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Orientation | ↑↑ 7h |
| Denomination | 1 Hemilitron |
| Standard | Sicilian Litra |
| References | HGC 2 #1479; CNS II #22; HGC 2 #1428 (undertype?); HGC 2 #1429 (undertype?) |
Provenance
| Location | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | Artemide Kunstauktionen, e-Live Auction 32 - Lot 119 | Apr 6, 2024 |
| United States | Lelouch Collection | Current |
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