SICILY. Syracuse. Time of Dionysios I. 405-367 B.C. Æ tetras. 2.07 gm. 14 mm. Dies attributed to Exakestidas. Struck circa 390 B.C. Head of the nymph Arethousa facing slightly left / Octopus. SNG ANS 385. CNS II p. 59, 29. SNG Copenhagen 679-680. Boehringer pl. 39, 26. Superb. Ineffably lovely nymph, and beautiful green patina.

Ex Frank Sternberg Auktion XVI (15 November 1985), lot 73.Ex Maurice Laffaille collection (Monnaies et Médailles S.A. Vente Publique 76, 19-20 September 1991), lot 212 (realized 1100 Swiss Francs). Lot includes copy of Vente Publique 76 auction catalog.

According to CNS, "the model for the head on the obverse is derived from the facing Arethusa by Kimon." This example, attributed to Exakestidas, is of the most exquisite style.