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Obverse: Eagle, wings spread, to right on supine hare. Barley-corn in field at left. Reverse: Crab, with sea monster below to left, holding fish in its mouth. Inscription in Greek.
Provenance
By date unknown: Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III Collection; gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III in the name of Cornelius Adrian Comstock Vermeule to MFA, December 19, 1984
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III in the Name of Cornelius Adrian Comstock Vermeule
Greek, Classical Period, Late 5th century B.C.
Mint
Akragas (Agrigentum), Sicily
Dimensions
Diameter: 16.5 mm. Weight: 2.03 gm. Die Axis: 11
Accession Number
1984.820
Medium or Technique
Silver