SICILY, Selinos. Circa 540/530-510 BC. AR Didrachm (9.08 gm). Selinon leaf, stem of leaf resembling a panther's scalp; two pellets above / Incuse square divided into eight sections. Arnold-Biucchi, et al., "A Greek Archaic Silver Hoard from Selinus," in ANSMN 33 (1988), 30 (same dies); SNG ANS 666. FDC, light golden toning. Exceptional. ($3000) From the William N. Rudman Collection. The wild celery, Greek selinoV, is a plant of the parsley family that grows in the neigbourhood of Selinos. It appears as a punning type on the coins of that city. Triton V Sale, 16 Jan 2002, lot 1203. Lot sold for USD 1900, plus buyers fees.