Sicily. Selinos. Circa 417-409 BC. Didrachm (Silver, 20.76 mm, 8.55 g). Herakles nude, standing right, grappling the Cretan bull by the horn and preparing to strike with his raised club. Rev. ΣΕ - ΛΙΝΟΝΤΙΟΝ, The river-god Hypsas standing left, holding long branch and phiale, and sacrificing over altar entwined by serpent; in the right field, selinon leaf above heron standing right. SNG ANS 710 (same dies). SNG München 893 (same dies). McClean 2581 (same dies). HGC 2, 1225 (same dies). Nicely toned, with some iridescence. Of the finest style. About Extremely Fine. Rare variety.
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Closing on: 2026-04-09 13:30:00 Roma time