Classical Numismatic Group

Triton XXIII  –  14 - 15 January 2020

Classical Numismatic Group, Triton XXIII

Ancient, British and World Coins

Part 1: Tu, 14.01.2020, from 3:00 PM CET
Part 2: Tu, 14.01.2020, from 8:00 PM CET
Part 3: We, 15.01.2020, from 3:00 PM CET
Part 4: We, 15.01.2020, from 8:00 PM CET
The auction is closed.

Description

SICILY, Akragas. Circa 465/0–445/0 BC. AR Tetradrachm (27.5mm, 17.44 g, 7h). Sea eagle standing left; AKRAC-ANTOΣ (partially retrograde) around / Crab within incuse circle. Westermark, Coinage, Period II, Group II, 358 (O11/R39 – this coin ); HGC 2, 77; SNG ANS 978/974 (same obv./rev. dies); BMC 39 (same obv. die); McClean 2017 (same obv. die); Pozzi 376 = Kraay & Hirmer 170 (same dies). Lightly toned, a couple minor die breaks. Good VF. Well centered on a broad flan.

From the Ancient Miniature Art Collection. Ex Bruun Rasmussen 874 (7 November 2017), lot 186.

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Price realized 7'000 USD
Starting price 4'500 USD
Estimate 7'500 USD
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