SICILY. Akragas. AR Didrachm (8.72 gms), ca. 495-480/78 B.C. NGC Ch VF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5.
HGC-2, 94; Westermark-217 (O76/R143); SNG ANS-941 (same obv. die). Obverse: Sea eagle standing left; Reverse: Crab within shallow incuse circle. Deeply and alluringly toned, this well incised example presents only honest, even wear throughout, and serves as an excellent representative example of the type.
From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.
Estimate: $800 - $1200