BSH1: Silver didrachm of Segesta (Sicily), c. 475–450 BC.

Kraay and Moorey 1981, no.1.

Obv. Hound at bay, r.  Legend SAGESZAZIB (Elymian: “of Segesta”).

Rev. Female bust (nymph Segesta?) facing r., with necklace and tainia, in incuse circle.

Deep chisel-cut to reverse. 

S.M. Hurter, Die Didrachmenprägung von Segesta (2008), no. 49c.  8.60g.