Sicily, Syracuse Æ Tetras or Trionkion. Time of the Second Democracy, circa 435-415 BC. Head of Arethusa to left; ΣYΡΑ upwards before, dolphins flanking neck / Octopus; [three pellets] around. CNS II, 12; cf. SNG ANS 389-93; HGC 2, 1429. 2.96g, 14mm, 8h.
Extremely Fine; unusually well-detailed for the issue and featuring an attractive green patina.
From the inventory of a German dealer, old collector's ticket included.