Sicily, Syracuse. Dionysios I Æ Hemilitron. Obverse die signed by the artist Eu(kleidas). Struck circa 405-400 BC. Head of Arethusa left, hair in sphendone signed EY on the front / Wheel of four spokes; dolphins in lower quarters. Cf. Boehringer, Münzprägungen pl. III, 25; CNS 19 fr 2; Favorito type 75 (c. 425-420 BC); SNG ANS -; E. Favorito, "The Signed Bronzes of Syracuse," The Celator 10, 7 (July 1996), fig. 4 and front cover; Cf. Classical Numismatic Group Mail Bid Sale 78 (May 2008), lot 63 (1.000 $). 4.25g, 15mm, 2h.
Beautiful classical style, some minor contact marks, olive-green and chestnut brown patina, Extremely Fine.