SICILY, Syracuse. Second Democracy. 466-405 BC. Æ Hemilitron (15.5mm, 3.82 g, 3h). Obverse die signed by Eu- (Eukleidas or Euainetos?). Struck circa 405 BC.Electronic Auction 494 Greek, Bronze Sold For $ 900. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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SICILY, Syracuse. Second Democracy. 466-405 BC. Æ Hemilitron (15.5mm, 3.82 g, 3h). Obverse die signed by Eu- (Eukleidas or Euainetos?). Struck circa 405 BC. Head of Arethousa left, hair gathered in amphyx and sphendone; EY (signature) on amphyx, grain ear behind / Wheel of four spokes; ethnic in upper quarters, dolphins in lower quarters. Holloway, Further, Series 3; CNS II, 22; HGC 2, 1479. Dark green patina, chipped on the obverse and lightly smoothed. VF. |