Sicily. Syracuse. Second Democracy (466-405 BC). AR Litra, c. 440-415 BC. Obv. Head of Arethusa to right wearing tainia; H to left, olive leaf to right. Rev. Octopus; ΣΥΡΑ around. HGC 2 -; cf. 1377; SNG ANS 1377; Bérend Histoire pl. VI, 10 (same dies). 0.83 g. 13.00 mm. RRR. Very Rare. Possibly the only Litra of Syracuse to be signed by the engraver. Delicate and lovely tone. Good VF.
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