SICILY. Akragas. AR Didrachm (8.37 gms), ca. 495-480/78 B.C. NGC VF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5. HGC-2, 94; Westermark-163 (O67/R110); SNG ANS-937 (same dies). Obverse: Sea eagle standing left; Reverse: Crab within shallow incuse circle. Some scattered marks and wear are noted, but this well centered example serves as a charming specimen of the type. From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.<p>Ex: Salton-Schlessinger FPL 33 (Winter 1961/2) Lot # 9.
