Hound / Nymph Segesta
Segesta (Sicily) - Hemidrachm (⁵⁄₂ Litra)
Description
Obverse: Hound springing right
Reverse: Head of the nymph Segesta right
Rare hemidrachm from Segesta featuring the springing hound and portrait of the eponymous nymph. Near very fine condition.
Details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Composition | Silver |
| Issuer | Segesta |
| Ruling Authority | Unknown |
| Period of Issue | 380 BC - 360 BC |
| Weight | 1.48 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Orientation | ↑↑ 3h |
| Denomination | Hemidrachm (⁵⁄₂ Litra) |
| Standard | Sicilian Litra |
| References | Hurter, Segesta #K34a; HGC 2 #1155 |
Provenance
| Location | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | Sep 30, 2024 | |
| Germany | Dec 1, 2024 | |
| Germany | Mar 2, 2025 | |
| United States | Lelouch Collection | Current |