ANCIENT GREEK COINS

SICILY | Akragas

CNG_20140107_1.2

Lot 31 AR Didrachm, 8.44g
ex Naville IV (1922), 200; Vinchon (Feb 1961), 50

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House	Classical Numismatic Group, Lancaster, USA
Date	January 7th, 2014
Lot	31
Description	SICILY, Akragas. Circa 510-500 BC. AR Didrachm (21mm, 8.44 g, 6h). Sea eagle standing left; retrograde AKRAC-ANTOΣ around / Crab. Jenkins, Gela, Group Ia, pl. 37, 1 (same dies); HGC 2, 87 (same dies as illustration); Cosimo 4 (same dies); SNG ANS 906–7 var. (ethnic); SNG Lloyd 786 (same dies); Dewing 548–9 var. (same). Good VF, attractively toned, small inconsequential pit and scratches on reverse. From the earliest issue of coinage at Akragas. Ex Vinchon (27 February 1961), lot 50; Naville IV (17 June 1922), lot 200.
Issuer	SICILY | Akragas
Metal	AR (Silver)
Denomination	Didrachm
Weight	8.44g
Estimate	1000
Sold	1300
Currency	USD
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SICILY | Akragas

Ars Classica IV, Jun 17 1922

Lot 200 AR 8.44g

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VIN_19610227

Lot 50

SICILY | Akragas

CNG_20140107_1.2

Lot 31 AR Didrachm, 8.44g

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