SICILY, Akragas. Circa 495-485 BC. AR Didrachm (21.5mm, 8.53 g, 5h).

Triton XXV
Lot: 52. Estimated: $ 750

Greek, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver

Sold For $ 1 900. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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SICILY, Akragas. Circa 495-485 BC. AR Didrachm (21.5mm, 8.53 g, 5h). Sea eagle standing left; AKRA to right / Crab, tiny EV below; all within incuse circle. Westermark, Coinage, Period I, Group II, 109 (O46/R66); HGC 2, 94; SNG ANS 921 (same dies); SNG Fitzwilliam 901 (same dies); BMC 15 (same dies). Lightly toned. VF.

From the Pythagoras Collection.

The tiny letters on the reverse of this issue, as well as others found on contemporary issues, are commonly thought to be signatures of unknown artists, but Westermark thinks it more likely that they are initials of mint officials, though the purpose of placing them on these isolated issues is uncertain (see Westermark, Coinage, pp. 48–9).

The final winners of all Triton XXV lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 11-12 January 2022. Triton XXV – Session One – Greek Coinage (Part 1) will be held Tuesday morning, 11 January 2022 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

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