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Tetradrachm of Akragas (Agrigentum) with eagle
Greek
Classical Period
472–413 B.C.
Mint: Sicily, Akragas (Agrigentum)
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 24 mm. Weight: 7.66 gm.
Credit Line
Julia Bradford Huntington James Fund
Accession Number11.1759
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CollectionsEurope, Ancient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 0221.
DescriptionObverse:Eagle standing left, with wings closed.
Inscription in Greek around.
Reverse: Freshwater crab.
Round incuse.
Inscription in Greek around.
Reverse: Freshwater crab.
Round incuse.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with Edward Perry Warren; October 16, 1911: purchased by MFA from Edward Perry Warren for $ 17,291.36 (this figure is the total price for MFA 11.1756-11.1808)