Tetradrachm

Issuer Akragas
Year 410 BC - 406 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Tetradrachm (20)
Currency Litra
Composition Silver
Weight 16.85 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique 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 description Fast quadriga driven left by Nike holding kentron and reins; above, long vine branch with leaves and bunch of grapes. In exergue, ΑΚΡΑΓΑΝΤΙ / ΝΟΝ.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering ΑΚΡΑΓΑΝΤΙ ΝΟΝ
Reverse description Two 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
Mintage ND (410 BC - 406 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 3232063900
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