Tetradrachm

€135,190.00
IssuerAkragas
Year409 BC - 406 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (20)
CurrencyLitra
CompositionSilver
Weight17.23 g
Dimensions26.0 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)Seltman, Engravers 15-16; Rizzo pl. III, 3-5; Gillet 356.
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNG ANS 3#1000, HGC 2#86, Dewing#565, Gulbenkian#170, McClean#2041, De Luynes#858
Obverse descriptionNike, holding a kentron in right hand, reins in left and driving fast a quadriga towards the left. Above her, a tablet with the inscription in two lines (with the ИO- outside the tablet).
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΑΚΡΑΓ/ИΟ-ИΙΤИΑ
Reverse descriptionTwo eagles standing left clutching at dead hare, the closest eagle with wings closed and head raised, the back eagle with spread wings and head down. Behind them, a head of bull facing left.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
MintageND (409 BC - 406 BC)  - -
Catalog ID8125129310
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