REPRODUCTIONS, SICILY. Akragas. Circa 410-406 BC. Cast “AR Tetradrachm” (25mm, 13.53 g, 9h). Derived from an unsigned British Museum electrotype. As made.Electronic Auction 552 Electrotypes & Reproductions, Silver Sold For $ 150. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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REPRODUCTIONS, SICILY. Akragas. Circa 410-406 BC. Cast “AR Tetradrachm” (25mm, 13.53 g, 9h). Derived from an unsigned British Museum electrotype. Charioteer, holding reins in both hands, driving fast quadriga right; above, Nike flying left, crowning her with laurel wreath held in both hands; in exergue, Skylla right / Two eagles standing right on dead hare lying on rock, the eagle in foreground with wings closed and head raised, the other with wings spread and head lowered; fly to left; traces of AKPA [ΓATINON] around . Head, Guide –; GPCG –; cf. BMC 54 (for prototype). Toned, holed on obverse, edge marks. As made. Includes collector ticket noting pre-1970 purchase from Seaby. |