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Tetradrachm
| Issuer | Akragas |
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| Year | 410 BC - 406 BC |
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| Technique | Hammered |
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| Obverse description | Quadriga driven at full gallop to the left by a winged Nike, who holds the reins and a kentron; above the horses, a bunch of grapes hangs from a vine tendril in the upper field, referencing the agricultural wealth of Akragas. Nike is rendered in fine archaic-to-classical transitional style with detailed drapery and spread wings. Below the exergual line, the ethnic legend ΑΚΡΑΓΑΝΤΙΝΟΝ is inscribed in two lines. The entire composition is executed with exceptional artistic virtuosity characteristic of the great Sicilian die engravers of the late fifth century BC. |
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| Obverse script | Greek |
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| Reverse description | An eagle with elaborately rendered plumage stands facing left, its wings dramatically spread and raised above its back, devouring a hare held beneath its talons on a rocky ground line. The feathers of the wings and body are rendered with meticulous incised detail, showcasing the masterful craftsmanship of the Akragantine die engravers. The powerful, naturalistic depiction of the eagle — the civic symbol of Akragas — fills the entire flan in high relief. The field is otherwise uninscribed, allowing the majestic bird to dominate the composition. |
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