Tetradrachm

€393,184.00
IssuerAkragas
Year410 BC - 406 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (20)
CurrencyLitra
CompositionSilver
Weight17.39 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)Seltman, Engravers 16; Rizzo pl. III, 5 (this obverse die); McClean 2014 and pl. 65, 11; Westermark, Akragas 596.
In circulation to
Reference(s) BMC Greek#55, SNG Ashmolean#1676, McClean#2014
Obverse descriptionPrancing quadriga driven left by Nike holding kentron and reins; beneath the further horse loose bridle. Above, tablet inscribed ΑΚΡΑΓ / ИO – ИITИA (ON off tablet) and, in exergue, long thin club.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΑΚΡΑΓ ИO – ИITИA
Reverse descriptionTwo eagles, one raising head and screaming, the other with head lowered, both perched on dead hare which lies upon a rock; in left field, [ΣIΛANOΣ].
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΣIΛANOΣ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (410 BC - 406 BC)  - -
Catalog ID1802614000
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