

Sicily. Syracuse. Second Democracy (466-405 BC). AE Hemilitron, c. 415-405 BC. Obv. Head of Arethusa left, wearing sphendone and earring; behind, two olive leaves. Rev. Dolphin swimming right; below, ΣΥΡΑ and scallop shell. CNS II 24; HGC 2 1480; SNG ANS 417. 3.17 g. 18.00 mm. R. Rare. Lovely glossy dark green brown patina; flat strike at the high points. EF.