Syracuse, Sicily, Second Democracy, 466 - 406 B.C.

Bronze tetras, SNG ANS Sicily III 376-380; SGCV I 1184, Lindgren II 549, weight 3.4 g, max. diameter 16.96 mm, Syracuse mint c. 440 - 425 B.C., Obv. ΣYPA, head of Arethusa right, wearing hair in korymbos, necklace and earring, 2 dolphins around; Rev. octopus (cuttlefish) and 3 pellets in round incuse. Brown patina with some light pitting and encrustation.

Among the earliest struck bronze coins minted!

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Randygeki(h2)

[Feb 25, 2013 at 08:57 PM]

I really like this type, and hopefully can get one. Nice coin!

crawforde

[Mar 04, 2013 at 07:07 PM]

Very nice condition for one of these! I am keeping an eye open for one

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