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Sicily, Syracuse, AE Hemilitron, Arethusa, 405 BC

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Information: An exemplary example of the numismatic art for which Syracuse is famous for.
Origin: Sicily, Syracuse
Authority: Time of Dionysios I
Denomination: AE Hemilitron
Composition: Bronze
Date: Ca. 405 BC
Obverse: head of nymph Arethusa facing left, hair bound with ampyx and sphendone, wearing hoop earring and wire necklace, dolphin to right?; all within linear border
Reverse: wheel of four spokes; in the lower quarters, two dolphins; ΣΥ-P[A] in the upper quarters
Size: 15.40mm, 4.0g, 1 h
Grade: aEF, fine style, boldly struck, high relief, tight flan, reverse slightly off-centre, smooth surfaces, dark brown patina
Provenance: ex Triskeles Auction 21 (29 September 2017), Lot 21
References: SNG ANS 411; BMC Sicily [Syracuse] p. 182, 243-246; HGC 2 1479; SGCV I 1186; cf. SNG Cop 696
General: The obverse of this coin shares the same style and die-axis as SNG ANS 411 (but not the same die). The die was struck on a tight flan so regretfully we are unable to see the complete symbol to the right of Arethusa. Based on what is visible, it is very likely a dolphin.
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Sicily, Lilybaion, as Cape of Melqart, AR Tetradrachm, c. 330-305 BC, Ex Duke of Cajaniello Collection, Referenced by Jenkins
Sicily, Syracuse, AE Hemilitron, Arethusa, Style of Kimon, 405 BC