Sicily, Syracuse, Second Democracy, 466-405 BC. Half-litra

Sicily, Syracuse, Second Democracy, 466-405 BC; c. 410-405 BC, Hemilitra, 5.11g. Calciati-16/4, SNG ANS-399. Obv: Head of Arethusa l., hair in ampyx and sphendone, E behind. Rx: Incuse square with star of eight rays in circle at center. The E behind Arethusa's head (unusually bold on this example) is often thought to be an engraver's signature, perhaps that of Euainetos. Ex HJB 154, 24 May 2007, lot 438.. EF