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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1.1965.562
Title
Decadrachm of Akragas
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
409 BCE-406 BCE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Akragas (Sicily)
Period
Classical period, High
Culture
Greek
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/189782

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Silver
Metal
AR
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
43.31 g
Die Axis
6
Denomination
decadrachm

Provenance

Recorded Ownership History
Baron Pasquale Pennisi di Floristella acquired the coin in Sicily most likely, and before 1865, since it was published by Antonio Salinas, Le monete delle antiche citta di Sicilia (Palermo 1867), pl.8,6. His grand-son Salvatore Pennisi sold it to Jacob Hirsch in 1937 or early 1938, who sold it to Arthur S. Dewing on January 13, 1945 (Carolyne's birthday).

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
Westermak. 600, 2 (O2 R2); Seltman, NC 1948 8a (this coin)

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Loan from the Trustees of the Arthur Stone Dewing Greek Numismatic Foundation
Object Number
1.1965.562
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv.: Quadriga to l. driven by river-god Akragas or Helios? Below, crab; above, eagle of Zeus carrying snake; linear border; die scratches visible to upper l.
Rev.: Two eagles standing l.; to r., grasshopper.

Subjects and Contexts

  • Collection Highlights
  • Ancient Coins

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