Ancient Sicily, Akragas c.413-406 B.C. AR Tetradrachm (16.98 gms) NGC XF Strike 4/5 Surface 5/5 Fine Style
SNG Lloyd-818; Kraay-Hirmer-178.
Female charioteer driving fast quadriga right, her robes billowing behind her, Nike above flying left to crown driver, splayed crab in exergue; Reverse: Two eagles feeding on downed hare on rocks, one with its head raised and one down.
Well centered on compact planchet leaving some of the borders and legends off flan. Very nice detail with no doubling otherwise and strong luster in fields.A fantastic example of this very rare and dramatic type.
From the Dr. Spencer Paterson Collection of Ancient Coins.
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GC Item ID:
714403
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Ancient Sicily, Akragas c.413-406 B.C. AR Tetradrachm (16.98 gms) NGC XF Strike 4/5 Surface 5/5 Fine Style
Certification Number:
4166419-001
Industry Number
6000121
Description:
SNG Lloyd-818; Kraay-Hirmer-178.
Female charioteer driving fast quadriga right, her robes billowing behind her, Nike above flying left to crown driver, splayed crab in exergue; Reverse: Two eagles feeding on downed hare on rocks, one with its head raised and one down.
Well centered on compact planchet leaving some of the borders and legends off flan. Very nice detail with no doubling otherwise and strong luster in fields.A fantastic example of this very rare and dramatic type.
From the Dr. Spencer Paterson Collection of Ancient Coins.
Coin Information
Coin Series:
Ancient Coins
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