TYPE Ancient Greece, Syracuse (Sicily), reign of Timoleon (344-336) BC, bronze litra, 34.00g, 30mm
DESCRIPTION .
Obv: Head of Athena left, wearing crested Corinthian helmet bound with olive wreath, Greek legend SY[RA]
Rev: Starfish? between two dolphins
REFERENCE: SG 1189
GRADING: VF, mixed green patina
ORDER INFO: G1440, $105
A massive (weightwise) and popular issue, with a characteristic reverse rich in acquatic themes. The interpretation of the creature between the dolphins is, however, open to some dispute (starfish vs. octopus), as is the precise time period of this issue.