Eagle Head / Two Marks of Value

Akragas (Sicily) - Hexas (⅙ Litra)
Eagle head left; A below
Two marks of value

Description

Obverse: Eagle head left; A below
Reverse: Two marks of value

Very rare Dionkion from Akragas, one of the smallest of the small denominations. Very fine condition.

Details

CompositionSilver
IssuerAkragas
Ruling AuthorityUnknown
Period of Issue460 BC - 446 BC
Weight0.05 g
Diameter5 mm
Orientation
↑↑
1h
DenominationHexas (⅙ Litra)
StandardSicilian Litra
ReferencesManganaro, Mikrà Kermata #26; Manganaro, Obolo #251; HGC #120

Numista Reference

Provenance

LocationDescriptionDate
Germany
Gorny & Mosch, Online Auction 2026/1 - Lot 48
Jan 22, 2026
United States
Lelouch Collection
Current