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Lot # 190
Sicily. Syracuse. Dionysios I (405-367 BC). AE Tetras, c. 405 BC. Obv. Facing head of Arethusa slightly left, wearing necklace. Rev. Octopus. HGC 2 1432; CNS II 29; SNG ANS 385; SNG Cop. 679; Boehringer pl. 39, 26. AE. 2.06 g. 13.50 mm. R. Rare and superb, attractive portrait of Arethousa. Pleasant glossy dark green patina. About EF/EF.