Tetradrachm

€426,645.00
IssuerAkragas
Year410 BC - 406 BC
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueTetradrachm (20)
CurrencyLitra
CompositionSilver
Weight16.85 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)Seltman, Engravers 11; Rizzo pl. 2, 10; Hurter, Nom. Khron., pl. 1, 7.
In circulation to
Reference(s) Akragas#590 , Gillet#354 , Kraay&Hirm#180 , Gulbenkian#169
Obverse descriptionFast quadriga driven left by Nike holding kentron and reins; above, long vine branch with leaves and bunch of grapes. In exergue, ΑΚΡΑΓΑΝΤΙ / ΝΟΝ.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΑΚΡΑΓΑΝΤΙ ΝΟΝ
Reverse descriptionTwo eagles perched left upon upturned carcass of hare with drooping head and feet; further eagle, wings half open, leaning forward to peck, the nearer, with closed wings, throwing back head to screech. Behind, grasshopper.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
MintageND (410 BC - 406 BC)  - -
Catalog ID3232063900
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