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Hemidrachm of Akragas (Agrigentum) with eagle and hare
Greek
Classical Period
Late 5th century B.C.
Mint: Sicily, Akragas (Agrigentum)
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 16.5 mm. Weight: 2.03 gm. Die Axis: 11
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III in the Name of Cornelius Adrian Comstock Vermeule
Accession Number1984.820
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: 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.
Barley-corn in field at left.
Reverse: Crab, with sea monster below to left, holding fish in its mouth.
Inscription in Greek.
ProvenanceBy 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