SyracuseOctopusLitra

This was a very pretty coin.

 

It is also a very tiny coin. It takes a loop to see the details, but it really well done.

 

Don't drop it.

It's amazing to me that the Greeks could get so much detail with a high level of artistry on these tiny coins. Imagine carrying these around to use in commerce.

Mark, you're such a size queen. ;)

 

This litra couldn't be any better, plus that irridescent patina is amazing!

Thanks, J. Sorry there's no hippocamp on this one. lol. I was very much attracted to this coin by the toning. I love the rainbow of colors inherent in the iridescence of silver toning and this coin looks like it will be lovely in hand. I won't be surprised to find the iridescence on a lustrous background which is often difficult to capture in a scan or photo. -h

This is an unbelievably great looking coin. The octopus is fantastic and the toning is second to none!