Nymph Aigeste / Hunting Dog

Segesta (Sicily) - Litra
Head of the nymph Aigeste (Segesta) wearing necklace, slightly turned to right, between two olive branches
Hunting dog standing right; Gorgoneion above; murex shell in front

Description

Obverse: Head of the nymph Aigeste (Segesta) wearing necklace, slightly turned to right, between two olive branches
Reverse: Hunting dog standing right; Gorgoneion above; murex shell in front

This issue depicts Aigeste, the eponymous nymph of Segesta, adorned with a necklace and framed by olive branches. The reverse features a hunting dog with protective symbols - a Gorgoneion above (apotropaic device) and a murex shell (source of precious Tyrian purple dye) in front.

Details

CompositionSilver
IssuerSegesta
Ruling AuthorityUnknown
Period of Issue405 BC - 400 BC
Weight0.73 g
Diameter13 mm
Orientation
↑↑
12h
DenominationLitra
StandardSicilian Litra
ReferencesHurter, Segesta #K 29; SNG ANS 3 #654; HGC 2 #1174

Numista Reference

Provenance

LocationDescriptionDate
Germany
Numismatik Lanz, Auction 156 - Lot 54
Jun 2, 2013
Germany
Gorny & Mosch, Auction 314 - Lot 113
Oct 14, 2025
United States
Lelouch Collection
Current