Tetradrachm

Issuer Akragas
Year 409 BC - 406 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Tetradrachm (20)
Currency Litra
Composition Silver
Weight 17.23 g
Diameter 26.0 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s) Seltman, Engravers 15-16; Rizzo pl. III, 3-5; Gillet 356.
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNG ANS 3#1000, HGC 2#86, Dewing#565, Gulbenkian#170, McClean#2041, De Luynes#858
Obverse description Nike, holding a kentron in right hand, reins in left and driving fast a quadriga towards the left. Above her, a tablet with the inscription in two lines (with the ИO- outside the tablet).
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering ΑΚΡΑΓ/ИΟ-ИΙΤИΑ
Reverse description Two eagles standing left clutching at dead hare, the closest eagle with wings closed and head raised, the back eagle with spread wings and head down. Behind them, a head of bull facing left.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (409 BC - 406 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 8125129310
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