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Hemilitron
| Issuer | Akragas |
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| Year | 425 BC - 406 BC |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | Eagle standing to left with wings spread, perched atop a hare which lies prostrate on the ground, rendered in bold relief characteristic of Sicilian engraving of the late fifth century BC. The raptor's plumage is rendered with fine incised detailing across the wings and breast, conveying a sense of vigorous naturalism. The Greek legend ΑΚΡΑ appears in the field flanking the central device, identifying the issuing city of Akragas. A dotted border frames the entire composition. The scene alludes to the eagle as the divine emblem of Zeus, chief deity of Akragas. |
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| Obverse lettering | ΑΚΡΑ |
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| Edge | Plain |
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