Sicily. Selinos. Circa 450-440 BC. Cast bronze in triangular shape, Hexas (Bronze, 17.90x14.20 mm, 4.30 g). Facing head of Silenos. Rev. Selinon leaf; on sides, two pellets (mark of value). Calciati CNS I, 236, 9/5 (same dies). Cf. M. J. Price, “Selinus”, in AIIN Suppl. 25 (1979), p. 83, V B and pl. XI, 13. Cf. SNG Morcom 668. Cf. Buceti 31. Cf. HGC 2, 1236. The detail of the leaf is clearly visible and well centred. Olive-green patina. Extremely Fine. Rare variety.Ex Astarte VI, 10 November 2000, lot 158.

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Sicily. Selinos. Circa 450-440 BC. Cast bronze in triangular shape, Hexas (Bronze, 17.90x14.20 mm, 4.30 g). Facing head of Silenos. Rev. Selinon leaf; on sides, two pellets (mark of value). Calciati CNS I, 236, 9/5 (same dies). Cf. M. J. Price, “Selinus”, in AIIN Suppl. 25 (1979), p. 83, V B and pl. XI, 13. Cf. SNG Morcom 668. Cf. Buceti 31. Cf. HGC 2, 1236. The detail of the leaf is clearly visible and well centred. Olive-green patina. Extremely Fine. Rare variety.

Ex Astarte VI, 10 November 2000, lot 158.

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