mgcoins database![](images/SyraC20var_5.29_obv4.png) ![](images/SyraC20var_5.29_rev4.png) 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) vw 912, 35 euro
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.
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