Rare Greek Coin to be Auctioned

A rare Greek Coin to be Auctioned by Classical Numismatic Group (CNG) in New York on January 4 next year, The Dekadrachm of Akragas. The coin was minted in Sicily and dates to 409-406 B.C. The Greek coin, one of only 12 examples known to exist and only the third to come to market in a generation. The 2400-year-old coin is ecpected to fetch $2.5 million in the online auction by CNG. Six versions of the coin are in museum collections. The obverse of the silver coin is stamped with the image of a Quadriga, or four horse chariot. The reverse of the coin show two eagles clutching a dead hare. The coin measures about 35.5 mm (1.4 inches) and weighs 43.4 grams (1.5 oz). The Classical Numismatic Group, is an international firm that deals in ancient, medieval and British coins. In its online catalogue CNG described the coin as "a masterpiece of late 5th century Greek art" and "one of the most beautiful of all Greek coins."

Source: Reuters, Dailymail.uk