Sicily, Syracuse AR Litra. Time of the Second Democracy, circa 466-405 BC. Head of Arethusa to right, her hair bound up in sakkos, wearing earring and pearl necklace; [ΣYP]AKOΣIΩN before, dolphin swimming downwards behind / Octopus with front tentacles entwined. SNG ANS 282-283. HGC 2, 1379. 0.69g, 11mm, 9h.
Extremely Fine; original 'find' patina. Rare.
Acquired from Pars Coins, San Jose CA., 2014.