The Neale Collection of Ancient Greek Coins

Greek Coinages, Akragas: Tetradrachm, struck in 406 during the Carthaginian siege by the magistrate Silanos

Obverse: ακρ: sea eagle standing left clutching serpent in talons, two pellets below as denominational mark

Reverse: σιλα-σων: crab

Metal: gold; local weight standard; 1.35g/12h

References: Westermark 1011 [O1’/R3]; Ashmolean 1675; Rizzo pl. III, 9/8

Condition: Extremely fine, well centred £3,000-£3,600

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Neale Collection of Ancient Greek Coins.

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