By: Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc.
lot # 3249 - ancient greek
Sicily, Selinos. Silver Tetradrachm (17.1 g), ca. 450-440 BC. ΣEΛ-IN-ONT-ION, Artemis, holding reins, driving quadriga left; beside her, Apollo standing, drawing bow. Reverse Σ-EΛI-N-IOΣ (N retograde), Selinos walking left, holding phiale over canopied altar and laurel branch; on base of altar, rooster standing left; behind, selinon leaf above bull standing left on basis. Schwabacher 10 (Q3/S10); SNG ANS 691 (same dies). Very Rare. Underlying luster and delicately toned. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000.
Ex Hess-Divo 317 (27 October 2010), 63; CNG 69 (8 June 2005), 104.
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