AKRAGAS , Tetradrachm, 409-406 BC, fast quadriga left, grape vine above/2 eagles on hare left, head of river god to rt, sim. S-750 ( £6500 ), cut to Tridrachm , 12.91 grams; F/VF, obv a little rough but quadriga complete, rev has pretty good metal with lt tone, cut affects eagle heads. A rare and highly desirable type. (Same variety, VF (not cut of course) brought $47,000 , NY Sale 1/12. Also compare a similar type, "Fair, rough surfaces," (deep pits) sold for $1035, CNG eAuc 12/14.)
Price realized | 801 USD |
Starting price | 300 USD |