Arethusa / Octopus

Syracuse (Sicily) - Litra
Head of Arethusa right, wearing pendant earring, beaded pearl taenia (headband), and beaded pearl necklace, hair looped up under taenia
Octopus

Description

Obverse: Head of Arethusa right, wearing pendant earring, beaded pearl taenia (headband), and beaded pearl necklace, hair looped up under taenia
Reverse: Octopus

Details

CompositionSilver
IssuerSyracuse
Ruling AuthoritySecond Democracy (465 BC - 405 BC)
Period of Issue466 BC - 460 BC
Weight0.69 g
Diameter11 mm
Orientation
↑↑
6h
Denomination1 Litra
StandardSicilian Litra
ReferencesSNG ANS 5 #137,139; Boehringer #449-467

Numista Reference

Provenance

LocationDescriptionDate
San MarinoArtemide Aste, Auction LXI - Lot 213May 3, 2024
United StatesLelouch CollectionCurrent

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