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My New Purchase: A Litra From Syracuse

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Hi all,

Here is my last purchase I wanted to share with you. A nice litra from 466-405 BC. 11 mm, 0,69 gr. The head of Arethusa/ an octopus.
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A nice purchase!
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Thanks!
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Lovely coin - thanks for posting!
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Nice coin. Congrats.
But my question is, why the octopus? Were they some sort of deity?
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What a great little coin, love that octopus! Looks like Arethusa has a cool dolphin swimming around her head too.
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