Arethusa / Wheel of Four Spokes

Syracuse (Sicily) - Obol (⅚ Litra)
Head of Arethusa facing right, wearing pearl taenia; hair brushed forward; surrounded by a beaded border.
Four-spoked wheel with hub, single rim, and with struts

Description

Obverse: Head of Arethusa facing right, wearing pearl taenia; hair brushed forward; surrounded by a beaded border.
Reverse: Four-spoked wheel with hub, single rim, and with struts

In absolutely spectacular condition, certainly one of the best of type.

Details

CompositionSilver
IssuerSyracuse
Ruling AuthoritySecond Democracy (465 BC - 405 BC)
Period of Issue461 BC - 460 BC
Weight0.64 g
Diameter8.5 mm
Orientation
↑↑
1h
Denomination1 Obol
StandardSicilian Litra
ReferencesSNG ANS 5 #116-118; HGC 2 #1371; Boehringer #362-370; SNG Lloyd #1301-1302

Numista Reference

Provenance

LocationDescriptionDate
San MarinoArtemide Aste, Auction XLIII - Lot 95Jun 6, 2015
MonacoMDC Monaco, Auction 16 - Lot 14Jun 5, 2025
United StatesLelouch CollectionCurrent