REPRODUCTIONS, SICILY. Akragas. Circa 414-413 BC. Cast “AR Tetradrachm” (27mm, 13.68 g, 7h). Derived from an uncertain electrotype. As made.Electronic Auction 552 Electrotypes & Reproductions, Silver Sold For $ 275. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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REPRODUCTIONS, SICILY. Akragas. Circa 414-413 BC. Cast “AR Tetradrachm” (27mm, 13.68 g, 7h). Derived from an uncertain electrotype. A pair of eagles standing right on the upturned body of a dead hare; the nearer eagle, with closed wings, screaming with its head reared and beak wide open; the further, flapping its wings and lowering its head to tear at the prey; A K P A Γ A around / Crab with open claws seen from above; below, Skylla swimming left, her right hand raised to shade her eyes, left arm trailing behind, and her hair streaming in the wind; AKPA ΓA [TIN] ON around . Head, Guide –; GPCG –. Toned, edge marks. As made. Includes collector ticket noting pre-1970 purchase from Seaby. |