Sicily, Syracuse, Tetras under tyrant Dionysios I, ca. 405-400 BC; AE (g 2,09; mm 14; h 1); Facing head of the nymph Arethusa, wearing necklace, turned slightly to l., Rv. Octopus. CNS 29; SNG Copenhagen 679; SNG ANS 385.
Rare. Ineffably lovely nymph; green patina and about extremely fine.
(400 GBP)