

Sicily. Syracuse. Second Democracy (466-405 BC). AR Litra, c. 460-450 BC. Obv. ΣVRA (R retrograde). Diademed head of Arethusa right. Rev. Octopus. HGC 2 1375; SNG ANS 137. 0.73 g. 12 mm. Choice example of this fascinating and archaic issue. Nicely toned. EF.