Arethusa / Octopus
Syracuse (Sicily) - Tetras/Trionkion (¼ Litra)
Description
Obverse: Head of Arethusa right, wearing a sphendone; ΣYPA
Reverse: Octopus with three pellets (mark of value)
This is a rare fraction from Syracuse featuring the classic Arethusa/octopus type with three pellets indicating the denomination. Unfortunately it has slightly chipped, but still in quite spectacular condition for such a small fraction.
Details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Composition | Silver |
| Issuer | Syracuse |
| Ruling Authority | Second Democracy (465 BC - 405 BC) |
| Period of Issue | 415 BC - 406 BC |
| Weight | 0.18 g |
| Diameter | 9.64 mm |
| Orientation | ↑↑ 6h |
| Denomination | 1 Tetras/Trionkion |
| Standard | Sicilian Litra |
| References | SNG ANS 5 #1375,1376; HGC 2 #1396; Buceti #403; Kreutzer Kleinsilbermünzen #Trionkion 1 |
Provenance
| Location | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | Astarte, Web Auction 10 - Lot 99 | Jul 20, 2025 |
| United States | Lelouch Collection | Current |