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Sicily, Akragas (c. 460-450/446 BC).
Silver Tetradrachm.
Obverse: Sea eagle standing left, AKRAC-AИTOΣ around.
Reverse: Crab, the carapace of which takes the form of a human face.
(HGC 2, 77; Westermark 349b (O10/R35); SNG ANS 973 (same dies)).
Extremely Fine or better, with a beautiful cabinet toning. Obverse somewhat off-centre, but with a near-perfectly centred reverse exhibiting exceptional detail.
17.47g.
| Period | 460 - 450/446 BC |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 460-450/446 BC |
| Coin Group | Ancient Greece |
| Denomination | Tetradrachm |
| Coin Ruler | Akragas / Agrigentum |
| Country | Italy and Sicily |
| Coin House | Sicily |
| Metal | Silver |
| References | HGC 2, 77; Westermark 349b (O10/R35); SNG ANS 973 (same dies) |
| Weight | 17.47 g |
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