Watch List notes:

SICILY. Syracuse. Second Democracy, 466-405 BC. Litra (Silver, 12 mm, 0.81 g, 3 h), obverse die signed by Eu..., circa 415-405. [ΣYP]A Head of Arethusa to left, her hair bound up in a sakkos, wearing a simple earring and a pearl necklace; [EY] on ampyx; barley grain behind. Rev. Octopus. Boston MFA 406 (same dies). SNG ANS -. Very rare and beautifully toned. Slightly rough, otherwise, good very fine.


From a European collection, formed before 2005.