★ From the collection of Sir Arthur J. Evans (1851-1941) ★
SICILY. Akragas. Circa 450-440 BC. Litra (Silver, 10 mm, 0.71 g, 3 h). AK- RA Eagle, with closed wings, standing left on Ionic capital. Rev. Crab; below, ΛΙ (mark of value). HGC 2, 121. SNG Ashmolean 1673 ( same obverse die ). Westermark 461.1 ( this coin, O9/R10). A beautifully toned and sharply struck example with an illustrious pedigree. Minor deposits, otherwise, extremely fine.
Ex Tradart 1, 1991, 33, Vinchon, 11 April 1988, 237, Glending, 9 March 1931, 898, from the collection of Sir Arthur J. Evans (1851-1941) and ex Grabow, 9 July 1930, 182.
Price realized | 5'500 CHF |
Starting price | 5'500 CHF |