SICILY. Syracuse. Second Democracy, 466-405 BC. Hemilitron (Bronze, 17 mm, 2.72 g), obverse die signed by Phrygillos, circa 410-405. Head of Arethousa to left, her hair bound in sphendone; on sphendone, artist's signature ΦΡΥ; to right, dolphin downwards. Rev. ΣY-PA Wheel of four spokes; dolphins in lower quarters. CNS II, 19. HGC 2, 1479. SNG ANS 412 var. (position of reverse legend). Rare. Struck slightly off center on a somewhat irregular flan and with some edge cracks, otherwise, very fine.
From a Bavarian collection, formed before 2005.
Price realized | 85 CHF |
Starting price | 25 CHF |