© Nomos AG
© Nomos AG
Tetradrachm 414 BC - 413 BC
| Silver | 17.13 g | - |
| Issuer | Akragas (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 414 BC - 413 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (20) |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.13 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#180839 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crab with open claws seen from above. Below, the monster Skylla swimming to left, her right hand raised to shade her eyes (the so-called aposkopein gesture) and her left trailing behind her. At her waist, between her human torso and her fish tail, the foreparts of two hunting dogs
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΑΚΡΑΓΑΝΤΙΝΟΝ
Comment
SNG ANS -; SNG Copenhagen -; BMC Sicily pg. 12, 61; Rizzo pl. 1, 20; Pozzi 389; Kraay & Hirmer pl. 60, 175.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare image of a quadriga, or four-horse chariot, on its reverse side. This design was only used on a small number of coins during this time period, making it a unique and valuable collector's item for numismatists.
