| Numismatica Ars Classica > Auction 146 | Auction date: 8 May 2024 |
| Lot number: 2090 Price realized: This lot is for sale in an upcoming auction - Bid on this lot  | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: Selinus. Didrachm circa 409, AR 25 mm, 8.49 g. ΣEΛ – INON – TION Heracles, naked, to r., pressing l. knee against Cretan bull and grasping r. horn with l. hand; r. hand wields club, about to strike the bull. Below, bow. Rev. The river-god Hypsas, naked, standing l. holding branch and patera, pouring libation over altar around which a serpent twines; at his side, a small Nike hands him a victory-ribbon. Rizzo pl. XXXIII, 8 (these dies). AMB 412 (these dies). Extremely rare and in unusually fine condition for this difficult issue. Of excellent style and perfectly centred on a large flan. Light iridescent tone and good very fine Estimate: 7500 CHF |  |
