SICILY. Akragas. Circa 495-480/78 BC. Didrachm (Silver, 15 mm, 8.88 g, 12 h). ΑΚΡΑ Eagle standing left with folded wings. Rev. Crab; below, crestless Corinthian helmet to left; all within circular incuse. SNG ANS 946-7. Westermark 201. Attractively toned and well-struck. Minor die fault on the obverse, otherwise, extremely fine.
From a Swiss collection and from the Matton Collection, Chateau d'Hauterive, France, acquired in the 1960s-1980s, Gorny & Mosch 207, 15 October 2012, 49A.
Price realized | 3'000 CHF |
Starting price | 2'000 CHF |
Estimate | 2'500 CHF |