Lot 48
48
Sicily, Akragas, (ca. 406 BC), Gold 1 1/2-Litrai, 1.3 gms., eagle standing right on rocks, attacking snake in it's talon, mark of value on rock, rev. crab and magistrates name (SNG COP 52, Mclean 2039 same die)), lustrous, close to extremely fine, rare, illustrated on catalog cover

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Sicily, Akragas, (ca. 406 BC), Gold 1 1/2-Litrai, 1.3 gms., eagle standing right on rocks, attacking snake in it's talon, mark of value on rock, rev. crab and magistrates name (SNG COP 52, Mclean 2039 same die)), lustrous, close to extremely fine, rare, illustrated on catalog cover

Lot Essay


This issue was struck for the Carthaginian mercenaries defending Akragas against the invading Carthaeinian army.