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Hemidrachm
| Issuer | Akragas |
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| Year | 338 BC - 317 BC |
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| Technique | Hammered |
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| Obverse description | A crab rendered in fine relief, depicted frontally with claws extended symmetrically to either side and legs splayed outward, occupying the central field. The carapace is rendered with careful naturalistic detail characteristic of Akragantine coinage. The Greek letter mu (Μ) appears above the crab in the upper field, serving as a mint or magistrate control mark. |
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| Reverse description | A free horse prancing vigorously to the right, shown in lively profile with forelegs raised and mane flowing, set upon a ground line. An eight-rayed star appears in the upper field above the horse's back, serving as a control symbol. The composition reflects the accomplished die-cutting tradition of late Classical Sicilian coinage. |
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| Edge | Plain |
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