92.  Akragas.  Circa 490-480 BC.  AR Pentalitron (4.01  gm). Eagle standing
left; AKPA / Crab. Toned VF. Apparently unpublished and unique! ($2000)

This coin is most similar to Jenkins’ didrachm group III, dated to circa
485. Akragas did issue a few pentalitrai in circa 450, which are clearly
identified by the legend PEN. This coin, which is not in any of the major
or minor published collections, represents the earliest known drachm-sized
issue of Akragas. Parallel issues are found at Syracuse and Gela, which
issued their first drachms during the 470’s.


CNG Mail bid sale #58, lot 92.
 
 Lot sold for $2000.


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