Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 125 23-24 Jun 2021
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Syracuse.
Litra signed by Eukleidas circa 405-395, AR 0.81 g. ΣYP – A Head of nymph Arethusa, wearing earring, necklace, sakkos and ampyx on which, E; in r. field, barley grain. Rev. Octopus. SNG ANS –. Béred, Essays Kraay-Mørkholm pl. 6, 17 (this reverse die).
Very rare. A portrait of enchanting beauty, work of a talented master engraver.
Struck on a very large flan and with a dark tone, minor marks on obverse,
otherwise about extremely fine
Ex Gorny & Mosch sale 232, 2015, 73.
Litra signed by Eukleidas circa 405-395, AR 0.81 g. ΣYP – A Head of nymph Arethusa, wearing earring, necklace, sakkos and ampyx on which, E; in r. field, barley grain. Rev. Octopus. SNG ANS –. Béred, Essays Kraay-Mørkholm pl. 6, 17 (this reverse die).
Very rare. A portrait of enchanting beauty, work of a talented master engraver.
Struck on a very large flan and with a dark tone, minor marks on obverse,
otherwise about extremely fine
Ex Gorny & Mosch sale 232, 2015, 73.