Syracuse.
Hemilitra circa 410-405, Æ 3.15 g. Head of nymph Arethusa l., wearing ampyx, sphendone, earring and necklace. Rev. Quadripartite incuse square within which, star. SNG ANS 397. Calciati 18.
A portrait of great beauty, certainly an unsigned work of a great master engraver.
Wonderful light green patina and very fine

Privately purchased from Numismatic Ars Classica in 2001. From the Athos and Dina Moretti collection.