SICILY, Akragas. Circa 406 BC. AV Diobol (1.32 gm). [AKR]A, eagle perched
 on pile of rocks standing left, snake clasped in its talons; •• on rocks
 / Crab, SILA/NOS in two lines below. SNG ANS 998-999; SNG Lockett 714;
 SNG Lloyd 815; Gulbenkian 171; Boston MFA 237. Superb EF. Rare. ($6000)
 The striking of gold coinage in Sicily was not an everyday occurrence. It
 was usually tied to a specific event, more often than not reflecting a
 city in dire straits. Akragas struck these gold 1 1/2 litrae or diobols
 while facing a Carthaginian invasion. The arms and mercenaries these
 coins bought failed to turn back the invaders, and Akragas fell into the
 Carthaginian sphere of influence.

Triton V Sale, 16 Jan 2002, lot 1162.
 
 Lot sold for USD  3600, plus buyers fees.