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The star signature of Euainetos
Lot # 119
Sicily. Syracuse. Dionysos I (405-367 BC). AE Hemilitron, c. 405-375 BC. Obv. Head of Arethousa left, wearing sphendone; on sphendone, star of eight rays; behind, E. Rev. Quadripartite incuse square with star of eight rays in central incuse circle. CNS II 16; HGC 2 1481; Cf. SNG ANS 398-402. AE. 5.05 g. 18.00 mm. R. Nice brown green patina. About EF. Calciati identifies the star on sphendone as the Euainetos' signature.