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Details
LOT 3067
Sicily, Akragas Cast AE Hexas or Dionkion. Circa 450 BC.
Eagle standing to left / Crab. Two pellets (mark of value) on base. SNG Copenhagen 63; HGC 2, 128. Good Fine.(6.95gr, 17mm.).
Provenance
Ex London, UK, gentleman 1980-1990s.
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