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Triton XXV 11-12 Jan 2022
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SICILY, Akragas. Circa 495-485 BC. AR Didrachm (21.5mm, 8.53 g, 5h). Sea eagle standing left; AKRA to right / Crab, tiny EV below; all within incuse circle. Westermark, Coinage, Period I, Group II, 109 (O46/R66); HGC 2, 94; SNG ANS 921 (same dies); SNG Fitzwilliam 901 (same dies); BMC 15 (same dies). Lightly toned. VF.
From the Pythagoras Collection.
The tiny letters on the reverse of this issue, as well as others found on contemporary issues, are commonly thought to be signatures of unknown artists, but Westermark thinks it more likely that they are initials of mint officials, though the purpose of placing them on these isolated issues is uncertain (see Westermark, Coinage, pp. 48–9).
From the Pythagoras Collection.
The tiny letters on the reverse of this issue, as well as others found on contemporary issues, are commonly thought to be signatures of unknown artists, but Westermark thinks it more likely that they are initials of mint officials, though the purpose of placing them on these isolated issues is uncertain (see Westermark, Coinage, pp. 48–9).