Sicily. Syracuse. Circa 405-400 BC. Litra (Silver, 12.40 mm, 0.88 g). Struck under Dionysios I. ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ, Head of Arethusa left, hair tied in sakkos; behind, dolphin. Rev. Octopus. SNG ANS 293. SNG Copenhagen 675. HGC 2, 1381. Nicely toned. Slight rusty dies. Good Very Fine.

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Lot # 208

Sicily. Syracuse. Circa 405-400 BC. Litra (Silver, 12.40 mm, 0.88 g). Struck under Dionysios I. ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ, Head of Arethusa left, hair tied in sakkos; behind, dolphin. Rev. Octopus. SNG ANS 293. SNG Copenhagen 675. HGC 2, 1381. Nicely toned. Slight rusty dies. Good Very Fine.

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Starting price: CHF 400

Current bid: CHF 400

B.P.: 19.00%

Closing on: 2026-04-09 13:30:00 Roma time