Greek. Sicily. Syracuse. Second Democracy. Circa 466-405 BC. Hemilitron (Bronze, 16.49 mm, 3.86 g). Head of Arethusa left, hair in sphendone inscribed ΦPI. Rev. Wheel of four spokes; ΣY - PA in upper quarters, dolphins in lower quarters. Calciati, CNS II, 19fr 4. SNG ANS 412. HGC 2, 1479. Minì 8. Cfr. Roma Numismatics 7, lot 164 (same dies). A very pleasing example of a signed Syracusan bronze: obverse die signed by Phrygillos. Green patina. Very Fine. Rare.
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