Sicily, Segesta; head of nymph/hound
Description:
Sicily, Segesta, 416/5 - 414/3 BC. AE Hexas. Head of a nymph right / Hound standing right; above and below, punched pellet within circular incuse.
Diameter:
AE16 mm
Weight:
4,12 g
Grade:
gF/aVF
Attribution:
CNS I 21
Commentary:
rare; brown-green patina, well centered
History:
416 BC Segesta asked Athens for help against Selinos, when Athenians failed in the disastrous expedition, Segesta allied 415 BC with Carthage.
Article Number:
006-10-02-41652