Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
Lot 3149 SESSION 16 (9.30AM FRIDAY 1ST APRIL) Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
Estimate $250
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SOLD $300
SICILY, Akragas, (Agrigentum), (c. 520-472 B.C.), silver didrachm, (8.46 g), obv. eagle with closed wings standing to left, trace of A[KRA] behind, rev. crab within circular incuse field, Corinthian helmet to left below, (S.709, BMC 31, cf.SNG ANS 946-7). Pitted surface, and roughness otherwise fine - very fine and rare.
Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection, previously from J. Anderson October 1, 1987.
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