Sicily, Segesta AR Didrachm. Circa 412/10-400 BC. Hound scenting to right, three grain ears behind; ΣEΓEΣTA[ΞIB] (retrograde) in relief within linear frame below, all within circular dotted border / Diademed head of Aigeste to right, wearing decorated sphendone, within shallow circular incuse. Hurter, Didrachmenprägung 195-6 (V61/R110); SNG ANS 644-5 (same dies); Boston MFA 314-5 (same); Jameson 710; HGC 2, 1152. 8.52g, 23mm, 12h.
Extremely Fine; lightly toned, an exceptional example for the type. Very Rare.
From a private European collection.
Price realized | 3'800 GBP |
Starting price | 900 GBP |
Estimate | 1'500 GBP |