Didrachm (478 BC - 470 BC) front Didrachm (478 BC - 470 BC) back
Didrachm (478 BC - 470 BC) photo
© Artemide Aste

Didrachm 478 BC - 470 BC

 
Silver 8.60 g 18.50 mm
Description
Issuer
Akragas (Sicily)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
478 BC - 470 BC
Value
Didrachm (10)
Currency
Litra
Composition
Silver
Weight
8.60 g
Diameter
18.50 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#415373
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crab; below, CA-Σ flanking male head right.

Script: Greek

Lettering: CA-Σ

Interesting fact

The Didrachm from Akragas (Sicily) features a unique design on its reverse side, depicting a horseman riding a horse in a standing position, with the horse's head turned back towards its rider. This design is known as the "Akragantine type" and is a distinctive feature of coins from this ancient Greek city.