Davissons Ltd.
Auction 42 1 Mar 2023
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SICILY. Akragas. Circa 495-80/78 B.C. AR didrachm. 8.41 gm. 20 mm. Sea eagle with closed wings standing right; AKRAC-AΣ / Crab within incuse circle. Westermark, Coinage, Period I, Group III, 219 (O77/R145). HGC 2, 96. Good Very Fine/Extremely Fine; lightly iridescent tone; typical wear on high points of obverse but with fine detail otherwise; exceptionally sharp and well struck reverse, perfectly protected within incuse. Especially well centered, and very attractive. Rare.