Akragas Tetradrachm, -409 – -406
Information
Country
Akragas
Akragas
Currency
Litra
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-409 – -406
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
16.96
Diameter (mm)
24
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Akragas. Issued from -409 to -406. Struck in Silver. Measures 24 mm and weighs 16.96 g.
- Obverse
- Nymph or goddess, with her robes billowing behind her, driving quadriga galloping to right, about to turn. Above, Nike flying left to crown the charioteer and in the exergue, crab swimming downwards
- Reverse
- Two eagles standing right on dead hare lying on a rock. The closer eagle has closed wings and his head raised in triumph, while the further has open wings and his head bent to tear at the hare
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (409 BC - 406 BC) | — |
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