Greek. Sicily. Syracuse, Second Democracy. Circa 466-405 BC. Hemilitron (Bronze, 13.88 x 14,28 mm, 3.78 g). Head of Arethusa left, hair in sphendone inscribed ΦPI; behind, dolphin. Rev. Wheel of four spokes; ΣY - PA in upper quarters, dolphins in lower quarters. Calciati, CNS II, 19fr 4. SNG ANS 412. HGC 2, 1479. Minì 8. A very pleasing example of a signed Syracusan bronze: obverse die signed by Phrygillos. Good Very Fine. Dark green-brown patina. Rare.
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