Sicily, Segesta AR Didrachm. Circa 412-400 BC. Hound scenting to right, three grain ears behind; ΣEΓEΣTAΞI[B] (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 (same dies); Boston MFA 314-5 (same dies); Jameson 710 (same dies); HGC 2, 1152. 8.59g, 24mm, 4h.

Extremely Fine; deep cabinet tone with attractive golden hues. Rare, and remarkably well preserved for the type.

Acquired from Leu Numismatik AG;
Ex private European collection, formed before 2005.