Agrigentum
Tetradrachm signed by magistrate Straton, circa 410-406, AR 17.12 g. [ΑΚΡΑΓΑΝΤΙ–ΝΟΝ] Nike driving galloping quadriga l., holding kentron in l. hand, reins in both; above, grapevine. Rev. [ΣΤΡΑΤΩΝ] Two eagles standing l., holding hare; in r. field, head of a young horned river-god. Seltman 12. Jameson 511 (these dies). Rizzo pl. III, 1 (these dies). Dewing 564 (these dies). Gulbenkian 169 (this obverse die). AMB 261 (these dies). Westermark 589.7 (this coin). Very rare. A superb issue of fine style struck on a very large flan with a pleasant old cabinet tone, very fine / good very fine Ex SBV 38, 1995, 46; Astarte XIX, 2006, 751 and Gorny & Mosch 215, 2013, 678 sales.
Price realized | 20'000 CHF |
Starting price | 16'000 CHF |
Estimate | 20'000 CHF |