Tetradrachm

Issuer Akragas
Year 409 BC - 406 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Tetradrachm (20)
Currency Litra
Composition Silver
Weight 16.96 g
Diameter 24.0 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Kraay&Hirm#178, Jameson#1889, SNG Lloyd#818
Obverse description Nymph 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 description Two 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 script Greek
Reverse lettering ΑΚΡ Α Γ ΑΝΤΙ ΝΩΝ
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (409 BC - 406 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 2724502120
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