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Didrachm of Akragas, from the Canicatti Hoard , 1929 (?)
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Obv.: AKRA Eagle standing l.
Rev.: Crab of softer style in circular incuse.
Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics
Acq. Catania 1930
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum Loan from the Trustees of the Arthur Stone Dewing Greek Numismatic Foundation
Title: Didrachm of Akragas, from the Canicatti Hoard , 1929 (?)
Description:
Obv.
: AKRA Eagle standing l.
Rev.
: Crab of softer style in circular incuse.
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