Lot 3401

Sale 100 · Important Australian & World Coins, Tokens, Medals & Banknotes

Description

Sicily, Akragas (Agrigentum), (c.510-490 B.C.), silver didrachm, Jenkins Group III, (8.17 gm), obv. eagle with closed wings standing to right, A[KRA] behind eagle, [**AS*] before eagle, rev. crab within circular incuse field, (cf.S.709, BMC 22 [same dies], SNG Cop.29 [Pl.1 similar dies], SNG ANS 933 [same dies]). Slightly off centred, of good silver with grey patina, fine/very fine and a very rare type.

Ex Noble Numismatics Auction Sale 71 (lot 4543).

Estimate
$400
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$250

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