Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 96 6 October 2016
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Sicily, Acragas. Tetradrachm circa 460-450/446 BC, AR 17.34 g.
Description
AKRAC – ATOΣ Eagle standing l. with closed wings. Rev. Crab; beneath, floral ornament.
References
Rizzo pl. I, 11-12
SNG ANS 983 (this obverse die)
Randazzo 15
Condition
A very rare variety. Of superb style and with a lovely light iridescent tone, almost invisible porosity, otherwise good extremely fine
Provenance
Nomos sale 3, 2011, 14