Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2022 NYINC Auction 14-16 Jan 2022
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SICILY. Akragas. AR Didrachm (8.30 gms), ca. 480/78-470 B.C. NGC AU, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5.
HGC-2, 99; Westermark-273 (O89/R187); SNG ANS-958 (same dies). Obverse: Sea eagle standing left; Reverse: Crab; below, male head right, wearing tainia; all within incuse circle. This SCARCE type bears a deep tone and some roughness on the obverse that moderates to rainbow hues and rather elegant surfaces on the reverse. Exquisite detail is present, making this survivor nothing short of amazing.
Estimate: $600 - $900
HGC-2, 99; Westermark-273 (O89/R187); SNG ANS-958 (same dies). Obverse: Sea eagle standing left; Reverse: Crab; below, male head right, wearing tainia; all within incuse circle. This SCARCE type bears a deep tone and some roughness on the obverse that moderates to rainbow hues and rather elegant surfaces on the reverse. Exquisite detail is present, making this survivor nothing short of amazing.
Estimate: $600 - $900