

Sicily. Syracuse. Second Democracy (466-405 BC). AE Hemilitron. Obverse die signed by the artist Eu(kleidas), c. 405-400 BC. Obv. Head of Arethusa left, wearing necklace and earring, hair in sphendone, traces of letters EY on band; behind, corn-ear. Rev. ΣYPA. Wheel of four spokes, with dolphin in lower quarters. HGC 2 1479; CNS II 21; SNG ANS -; Cf. Boehringer, Münzprägungen pl. III, 25. 3.51 g. 14.00 mm. Dark brown patina. Gently smoothed. VF/Good VF.