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Sicily. Syracuse. Hemilitron struck under the second democracy. Circa 415-405 BC (Bronze, 16.16 mm, 3.93). Head of Arethusa left, hair in sphendone inscribed [Φ]P[I]; behind, dolphin. Rev. ΣΥ - ΡΑ, Wheel with four spokes; in lower angles, two confronted dolphins. Calciati 19fr 4. SNG ANS 412. Minì 8. HGC 2, 1479. Green patina. Obverse die signed by the engraver Phrygillos. Virtually as struck. Wonderful example with well-executed artistic dies.

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Sicily. Syracuse. Hemilitron struck under the second democracy. Circa 415-405 BC (Bronze, 16.16 mm, 3.93). Head of Arethusa left, hair in sphendone inscribed [Φ]P[I]; behind, dolphin. Rev. ΣΥ - ΡΑ, Wheel with four spokes; in lower angles, two confronted dolphins. Calciati 19fr 4. SNG ANS 412. Minì 8. HGC 2, 1479. Green patina. Obverse die signed by the engraver Phrygillos. Virtually as struck. Wonderful example with well-executed artistic dies.