490-450 BC Obverse. head of horse
Reverse. head of female (Arethusa) wreathed with olive in a circle of 3 dolphins
The nymph Arethusa is sometimes identified with Artemis, and also with Persephone the Spring goddess. Her image on coins is usually accompanied by dolphins, which were common in the sea around Ortygia in classical times.
Material Solid Sterling Silver
The coin is extremely substantial in size and weight, solid silver an measuring approx 2.4 cm diameter (excluding bails).
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