Sicily, Akragas AR Tetradrachm. Circa 465-440 BC. Sea eagle standing to left, with wings closed; AKPACANTOΣ (partially retrograde) around / Crab within shallow incuse circle. Westermark, Coinage 371 (O12/R42); SNG ANS 976; Boston MFA 222 (same obv. die); HGC 2, 94.
NGC graded XF 4/5 - 3/5 (#4379089-032); areas of roughness, deep old cabinet tone with subtle hints of blue and golden iridescence around rev. devices.
Ex Heritage World Coin Auctions, NYINC Signature Sale 3061, 7 January 2018, lot 29024.
Price realized | 2'600 GBP |
Starting price | 1'050 GBP |
Estimate | 1'750 GBP |