Sicily. Syracuse. Drachm struck under Dionysios I. Circa 405-400 BC (Silver, 17.31 mm, 4.24 g). ΣΥ - [Ρ - A - K - OΣI] - ΩN, Helmeted head of Athena facing slightly left, wearing double-hook earring and necklace of acorn pendants with central medallion; four dolphins around. Rev. [Σ]ΥΡ[ΑΚΟΣΙ - ΟΝ], Naked Leukaspis (an obscure hero of the Sikans, the indigenous pre-Greek inhabitants of Sicily), advancing right, wearing crested helmet and holding spear and oval shield in; sword suspended by strap over right shoulder; square altar ornamented with garland in background left, and to right, forepart of slain ram on its back; in exergue, [ΛEΥKAΣΠIΣ]. Rizzo pl. XLVII, 1. Jameson 810. SNG ANS 310. BMFA 420. De Luynes 1251. Pozzi 627. HGC 2, 1364. Toned. Unsigned work by Eukleidas. Good Very Fine. Rare. From an European Collection.