Tetradrachm

Issuer Akragas
Year 410 BC - 406 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Tetradrachm (20)
Currency Litra
Composition Silver
Weight 17.33 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s) Myron
In circulation to
Reference(s) BMC Greek#54, Dewing#560, SNG Lloyd#820
Obverse description Fast quadriga driven right by charioteer holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying left, holding wreath and below, MYP. In exergue, Scylla right.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering MYP
Reverse description Two eagles, one raising head and screaming, the other with head lowered, both perched on dead hare which lies upon a rock; in left field, cicada.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering [AKPAΓ – ANTINON]
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (410 BC - 406 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 8464105540
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