Decadrachm of Akragas

Unknown artist

409 BCE-406 BCE

Silver

Arthur M. Sackler Museum

Two ancient silver coins are shown, each with a relief image. The left coin depicts a chariot pulled by horses and driven by a figure. The right coin shows a bird of prey perched above a leaping animal. 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. Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Loan from the Trustees of the Arthur Stone Dewing Greek Numismatic Foundation