Greek Coinages, Akragas: Litra, struck c. 410-406 during the defence against Carthage

Obverse: ακραγαντινον: pair of sea eagles standing right, holding down hare, one calling upwards

Reverse: crab with a between its claws; grouper swimming right below with open jaws

Metal: silver; Sikel weight standard; 0.75g/3h

References: Westermark Pd III, 605 [O1/R1]; Lockett 719; Rizzo pl. III, 6

Condition: Near extremely fine, and well struck and remarkably well detailed £3,000-£3,600

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Neale Collection of Ancient Greek Coins.

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Nomos Auction 20, Zurich, 10 July 2020, lot 49