Sicily, Agrigentum.
Tetradrachm circa 470-440, AR 17.53 g. AKRAC – ΑΝΤΟΣ Eagle standing l., with closed wings. Rev. Crab, carapace resembling human face. Jameson 2414 (these dies). SNG Lloyd 804 (these dies). Gulbenkian 161 (this obverse die). Westermark, Akragas, 349a.1 (this coin).
Rare. Struck on very fresh metal and with a superb old cabinet tone. Good extremely fine
Ex Hess-Leu sale 24 March 1959, 51. From an Exceptional Collection assembled between the early 70s and late 90s.
Price realized | 15'000 CHF |
Starting price | 8'000 CHF |
Estimate | 10'000 CHF |