Tetradrachm - Polyainos

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IssuerAkragas (Sicily)
Year413 BC - 406 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (4)
CurrencyAttic drachm
CompositionSilver
Weight17.13 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)Polyainos
In circulation to
Reference(s) Akragas#587 , AMB Basel#260 , SNG Lloyd#819 , Kraay&Hirm#177
Obverse descriptionFast quadriga right; wreath-bearing Nike flying left above horses, crab in exergue.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionTwo eagles perched left on dead hare, the near bird with closed wings and head thrown back, the far bird with spread wings and head lowered, engraver`s signature ΠΟΛΥΑI on wing of nearer bird.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΑΚΡΑΓANTINON ΠΟΛΥΑI
Edge
Mint
MintageND (413 BC - 406 BC)  - -
Catalog ID8989373610
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