Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 133 21 Nov 2022
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Greek Coins. Sicily, Agrigentum.
Tetradrachm circa 470-440, AR 17.22 g. AKRAC – ANTOΣ partially retrograde Eagle standing l. on Ionic capital. Rev. Crab; below, double spiral with floral ornament at both ends. All within shallow circular incuse. Rizzo pl. 1, 7 (these dies). SNG Lloyd 807 (these dies). SNG Lockett 696 (these dies). Jameson 503 (these dies). Westermark, Akragas 421.4 (this coin).
A very rare variety. Perfectly centred on a full flan and with a
lovely old cabinet tone. Extremely fine
Ex Leu-M&M sale 3-4 December 1965, Niggeler part I, 90. Privately purchased from CNG in January 2011.
Tetradrachm circa 470-440, AR 17.22 g. AKRAC – ANTOΣ partially retrograde Eagle standing l. on Ionic capital. Rev. Crab; below, double spiral with floral ornament at both ends. All within shallow circular incuse. Rizzo pl. 1, 7 (these dies). SNG Lloyd 807 (these dies). SNG Lockett 696 (these dies). Jameson 503 (these dies). Westermark, Akragas 421.4 (this coin).
A very rare variety. Perfectly centred on a full flan and with a
lovely old cabinet tone. Extremely fine
Ex Leu-M&M sale 3-4 December 1965, Niggeler part I, 90. Privately purchased from CNG in January 2011.