

Greek. Sicily. Syracuse. Time of Dionysios I. Circa 405-367 BC. Tetras (Bronze, 15.55 mm, 2.38 g). Head of the nymph Arethusa facing slightly left, wearing necklace; beneath the hair on the left, IΣ (signature?). Rev. Octopus. Cfr. CNS II, 29. HGC 2, 1432. SNG ANS 385-388. SNG Copenhagen 679-680. Green patina. Die break on reverse. Very Fine.