Eagle on Tunny / Crab & Octopus

Akragas (Sicily) - Hemilitron (½ Litra)
Eagle standing right on tunny.
Crab; conch shell and octopus below; six pellets around.

Description

Obverse: Eagle standing right on tunny.
Reverse: Crab; conch shell and octopus below; six pellets around.

Green patina, near very fine.

Details

CompositionBronze
IssuerAkragas
Ruling AuthorityUnknown
Period of Issue425 BC - 406 BC
Weight23.11 g
Diameter28 mm
Orientation
↑↑
6h
DenominationHemilitron (½ Litra)
StandardSicilian Litra
ReferencesCNS I #40; SNG ANS 3 #1031; HGC 2 #134

Numista Reference

Provenance

LocationDescriptionDate
United Kingdom
London Ancient Coins (VCoins), 2344139
Apr 29, 2026
United States
Lelouch Collection
Current