Sicily, Syracuse, Second Democracy (466–405 B.C.). Litra ND (474–450 B.C.), Syracuse.

On Tête d’Aréthuse Avenue, on the right, a string of pearls in her hair.
Reverse: ΣV - R - A. Octopus.
HGC 2, 1375 - SNG ANS 132 - Boehringer 423; Silver - 0.82 g - 12 mm - 6 h
Purchased from CB [Claude Burgan] in 1991.
On a wide, irregularly shaped blank, with minimal marks on the borders. The grain pattern is complete on the obverse. Beautiful patina. Almost superb.