Harvard Art Museums > 1.1965.562: Decadrachm of Akragas Coins Collections Search Exit Deep Zoom Mode Zoom Out Zoom In Reset Zoom Full Screen Add to Collection Order Image Copy Link Copy Citation Citation"Decadrachm of Akragas , 1.1965.562,” Harvard Art Museums collections online, Dec 22, 2024, https://hvrd.art/o/189782. Reuse via IIIF Toggle Deep Zoom Mode Download This object does not yet have a description. 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 Permissions The Harvard Art Museums encourage the use of images found on this website for personal, noncommercial use, including educational and scholarly purposes. To request a higher resolution file of this image, please submit an online request. 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 Ancient Coins Collection Highlights Verification Level This record has been reviewed by the curatorial staff but may be incomplete. Our records are frequently revised and enhanced. For more information please contact the Division of Asian and Mediterranean Art at am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
