Sicily, Akragas CU Replica "Tetradrachm" Medallion (cf. SNG Lockett 715)

SICILY, AKRAGAS
Modern cast CU "tetradrachm" medallion (63.96mm, 187.10g, 11h)
Dated 1969. Monnaie de Paris mint, no. 253 of 500
Obverse: ΑΚRΑΓ – ΑΝΤΙΝ – Ο – Ν, eagle left, with wings spread, perched on and tearing at dead hare; murex and scallop on rock below
Reverse: Crab above, large fish (polyprium cernium) swimming left below; cockle-shell in left field
On edge: CUIVRE 1969 N* 253/500
References: For tetradrachm type see SNG Lockett 715, Kraay-Hirmer 173-174

Richly toned copper surfaces. An exact, scaled-up, and incredibly detailed replica of the magnificent specimen held in the Bibliothèque nationale de France (https://catalogue.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/cb418341701)

Collection : Greek - Classical period