Tetradrachm of Akragas
CoinsGreek5th century BCE

Tetradrachm of Akragas

406 BCE

Description

Obv.: AKRA Eagle with closed wings standing l. on rock, devouring serpent; on rock, two pellets. Linear border. Rev.: Crab; below, SILANOS (boustrophedon).

Classification
Coins
Technique
Struck
Medium
Gold
Culture
Greek
Period
Classical period, High
Century
5th century BCE
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics

Dimensions

1.35 g

Provenance

Acq. 1948

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