

Sicily. Syracuse. Second Democracy (466-405 BC). AR Litra, c. 460-450 BC. Obv. ΣVPA. Diademed head of Arethusa right. Rev. Octopus. HGC 2 1375; SNG ANS 137-40; Boehringer Series XIIIb, 449–61. 0.7 g. 12.5 mm. Choice example with attractive toning and lovely portrait. Good VF.