Tetradrachm

€185,203.00
IssuerAkragas
Year409 BC - 406 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (20)
CurrencyLitra
CompositionSilver
Weight16.96 g
Dimensions24.0 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Kraay&Hirm#178, Jameson#1889, SNG Lloyd#818
Obverse descriptionNymph or goddess, with her robes billowing behind her, driving quadriga galloping to right, about to turn. Above, Nike flying left to crown the charioteer and in the exergue, crab swimming downwards
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionTwo eagles standing right on dead hare lying on a rock. The closer eagle has closed wings and his head raised in triumph, while the further has open wings and his head bent to tear at the hare
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΑΚΡ Α Γ ΑΝΤΙ ΝΩΝ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (409 BC - 406 BC)  - -
Catalog ID2724502120
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