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Tetradrachm of Akragas

Tetradrachm of Akragas

Greek

Obv.: Quadriga l. driven by Nike; above, tablet inscribed AKRAGANTIN (boustrophedon), ON (retrograde) off tablet. In exergue, club; border of dots. Rev.: Two eagles standing r. on hare; above, SILANOS; hare's neck broken. Overstruck (on Messana?).

Silver

Classical period, High

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