The 0.5g “Crab of Akragas 2022” gold coin is part of the “Ancient Greece” series dedicated to important ancient cities. Each coin in this series features animal species and symbols that are associated with the selected cities and have played an important role in their history.
The motif of this coin is a crab. This animal is closely associated with the ancient city of Akragas, now known as Agrigento, located on the southern coast of Sicily. In Greek mythology, Akragas is described as the son of the father of the gods Zeus and the Oceanid Asterope, with Oceanids living in the seas. Therefore, the crab is often associated with the god Akragas and can be seen on the motif side of this coin.
The coin was minted in 2022, has a face value of 5 dollars and a weight of 0.5 grams. With its unique design and limited mintage of only 15,000 pieces worldwide, this gold coin is an excellent collector's product for lovers of ancient Greek motifs. It comes in a coin capsule to ensure its safety.