Roma Numismatics Ltd
E-Sale 62 17 Oct 2019
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Sicily, Akragas AR Drachm or Half-Shekel. Punic occupation, circa 213-210 BC. Laureate head of Zeus right / Eagle standing to left with wings spread; TΦΞ in left field, AKPAΓANTINΩN around. Burnett, Enna Hoard -; HGC 2, 123; SNG ANS 1136 var. (controls). 3.17g, 18mm, 12h.
Good Extremely Fine. Very Rare; no examples in the Enna hoard.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Mail Bid Sale 67,22 September 2004, lot 232.
Akragas suffered badly during the Second Punic War, as both Rome and Carthage fought to control it. This coin dates from the time of the Punic occupation, which ended with the Roman capture of the city in 210 BC, at which time it was renamed Agrigentum.
Good Extremely Fine. Very Rare; no examples in the Enna hoard.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Mail Bid Sale 67,22 September 2004, lot 232.
Akragas suffered badly during the Second Punic War, as both Rome and Carthage fought to control it. This coin dates from the time of the Punic occupation, which ended with the Roman capture of the city in 210 BC, at which time it was renamed Agrigentum.