Sicily, Agrigentum
Tetradrachm circa 470-440, AR 17.48 g. AKRAC – ΑΝΤΟΣ Eagle standing l., with closed wings. Rev. Crab, carapace resembling human face. Jameson 2414 (this coin). SNG Lloyd 804 (these dies). Gulbenkian 161 (this obverse die). Westermark, Akragas, 349a.3 (this coin).
Rare. Of superb style, undoubtedly among the finest obverse dies of the series. Struck in
high relief on exceptionally fresh metal and with a lovely light iridescent tone.
Good extremely fine

Ex Hess-Leu 14 April 1954, 44; Auctiones 23, 1993, 213; M&M 89, 2000, 27 and Nomos 3, 2011, 12 sales. From the Jameson, Langlotz and Suter Collections.