The Unsigned Master's Work Arethousa
Sicily. Syracuse. Second Democracy (466-405 BC). AE Hemilitron, c. 415-405 BC. Obv. Head of Arethusa left, wearing sphendone and earring (in the shape of navicella); behind, two olive leaves. Rev. Dolphin swimming right; below, ΣΥΡΑ and scallop shell. CNS II 24 mv4; HGC 2 1480; SNG ANS 417. 3.80 g. 21.50 mm. R. Choice specimen. Dark-green and brown patina. EF.