SICILY. Selinos. Circa 417/413 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 25 mm, 17.18 g, 3 h). ΣΕΛΙΝΟΝΤΙΟN Nike standing right, driving a fast quadriga galloping to the right; above, olive wreath tied above; below, in exergue, wheat ear to right. Rev. The rivergod Selinos, horned and nude, holding, in his left hand, a laurel branch tied with a fillet and, in his right, an omphalos phiale; to left, rooster standing left before a burning altar; to right, selinon leaf over bull standing left on a base. Basel 411. Kraay & Hirmer 191. Rizzo pl. 33, 11 (all from the same obverse die). Schwabacher 45 (Q14/S35). SNG ANS -. A splendid coin, well-struck, well-centered, toned and very attractive and lightly toned. From finely engraved dies of very good workmanship. Some minor striking cracks, otherwise, extremely fine.

Selections from an Important American Collection. Acquired prior to 2005.