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Syracuse 415-405 BC AE hemilitron 5.29 g 1.79 cm 1.76 cm 2h

obverse: hd Arethusa l dolphin behind (in this var dolphin? in front) ΣYPAKΩΣIΩN below)
reverse: wheel with four spokes two dolphins ΣY - PA
compare Calciati CNS II p. 48, 20, Hoover HCS 1479var
Catawiki Ancient Coins (Greek & Eastern) 12 23 Mar 2016 lot 97 (Brumus Numismatica) 

By Brumus bought in a larger lot c. 18 months ago (Keener or Gitbud & Naumann).

forgery?

Unusual heavy coin (5.29 g).
Normal weight range 2.73-4.60 (5.02) g.
Unusual obverse ethnic on this type
Genuine/Hybrid Replica.