SICILY. Akragas. AR Didrachm (8.30 gms), ca. 480/78-470 B.C. NGC AU, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5. HGC-2, 99; Westermark-273 (O89/R187); SNG ANS-958 (same dies). Obverse: Sea eagle standing left; Reverse: Crab; below, male head right, wearing tainia; all within incuse circle. This <strong>SCARCE </strong>type bears a deep tone and some roughness on the obverse that moderates to rainbow hues and rather elegant surfaces on the reverse. Exquisite detail is present, making this survivor nothing short of amazing.
