Akragas in Sicily, 425-406 BC., Tetras, Calciati 56.
Akragas in Sicily, 425-406 BC.,
Æ Tetras (26-27 mm / 14,75 g),
Obv.: AKPA , behind eagle with spread wings standing r. on dead hare, tearing at it with his beak.
Rev.: crab, vine leaf between its claws; below, crayfish l., [r., mussel ?]; in field, three pellets.
cf. Calciati I pg. 183, 56 .
Akragas was founded in 581 BC by people from Gela, Rhodes, Crete and other islands. Since the mid of the 7C BC, however, the site was frequented by Geloan traders. The name of the city was after the river Akragas. The crab (fresh water crab of the species Telphusa fluvialitis), which is used on coins of the city, is generally believed to be a symbol of the river god Akragas.
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![Akragas in Sicily, 425-406 BC., Tetras, Calciati 56.
Akragas in Sicily, 425-406 BC.,
Æ Tetras (26-27 mm / 14,75 g),
Obv.: AKPA , behind eagle with spread wings standing r. on dead hare, tearing at it with his beak.
Rev.: crab, vine leaf between its claws; below, crayfish l., [r., mussel ?]; in field, three pellets.
cf. Calciati I pg. 183, 56 .
Akragas was founded in 581 BC by people from Gela, Rhodes, Crete and other islands. Since the mid of the 7C BC, however, the site was frequented by Geloan traders. The name of the city was after the river Akragas. The crab (fresh water crab of the species Telphusa fluvialitis), which is used on coins of the city, is generally believed to be a symbol of the river god Akragas.
Schlüsselwörter: Akragas Sicily Tetras Eagle Hare Crab Crayfish Vine Leaf](images/image.gif?id=934216755885 "Klicken für Bild in voller Größe
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Akragas in Sicily, 425-406 BC., Tetras, Calciati 56.
Akragas in Sicily, 425-406 BC.,
Æ Tetras (26-27 mm / 14,75 g),
Obv.: AKPA , behind eagle with spread wings standing r. on dead hare, tearing at it with his beak.
Rev.: crab, vine leaf between its claws; below, crayfish l., [r., mussel ?]; in field, three pellets.
cf. Calciati I pg. 183, 56 .
Akragas was founded in 581 BC by people from Gela, Rhodes, Crete and other islands. Since the mid of the 7C BC, however, the site was frequented by Geloan traders. The name of the city was after the river Akragas. The crab (fresh water crab of the species Telphusa fluvialitis), which is used on coins of the city, is generally believed to be a symbol of the river god Akragas.
Schlüsselwörter: Akragas Sicily Tetras Eagle Hare Crab Crayfish Vine Leaf")
