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Didrachm 478 BC - 470 BC
| Silver | 8.30 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Akragas (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 478 BC - 470 BC |
| Value | Didrachm (10) |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 8.30 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#419440 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crab; below, head of nymph right; all within incuse circle.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Didrachm (478 BC - 470 BC) from Akragas (Sicily) made of Silver weighing 8.30 g is that it features a unique combination of Greek and indigenous Sicilian influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts the head of the Greek goddess Athena, while the reverse side features a representation of a Sicilian warrior, highlighting the cultural blend that existed in ancient Akragas.
