★ Interesting contemparary imitation ★

SICILY. Syracuse. Deinomenid Tyranny, 485-466 BC. Litra (Silver, 10 mm, 0.42 g), A contemporary imitation. Diademed head of Arethusa to right. Rev. Wheel with four spokes. Cf. Boehringer, B42 (prototype). Roma E-Sale 81, lot 46 ( same obverse die ). Cf. HGC 2, 1371 (prototype). Cf. SNG ANS 116 (prototype). Darkly toned. Very fine.

From the Dr. Paul Peter Urone Collection, acquired from Palladium Numismatics, on 22 June 1995.