Sicily. Segesta. Circa 440-416 BC. Didrachm (Silver, 21.71 mm, 8.13 g). Hound scenting right on exergue line; border of dots. Rev. Σ[ΕΓΕ]ΣΤ – Α - ΖΙΒ (retrograde), Head of nymph Aigeste right, wearing loop earring and necklace with lion's head pendant; the hair is rolled up over the ear and tied up at the back of the head with a band; all within a circular incuse. Hurter 147 (V44/R81, same dies). Rizzo pl. LXII, 1 (same dies). Dewing 668 (same dies). SNG ANS -. Buceti 11b (same dies). Cf. HGC 2, 1140. Well centred and lightly toned. Very Fine. Very Rare.
Ex Poinsignon Numismatique 26 May 2012, lot 34. From the Collection Jean Claude Bourgeois.