This coin was struck either just prior, during or after the Battle of Himera. The Battle was fought between Syracuse and Agrigentum versus the Carthaginian forces. Carthage ruled most of the western part of Sicily so the battle was an attempt to secure more of Sicily. The actual battle took place in 480 BC and proved victorious for the Greeks of Sicily. It was compared to another fierce battle that happened simultaneously, that of Salamis between the Greeks and the Persians. Unfortunately, the Greek forces were hit by two major battles at the same time and it is said that the Persians were successful partly due to the strain of not having a full force of men.

The coinage of Himera and Akragas (Agrigentum) are quite similar in that a crab often presented on both coinage. Also notably seen on the coinage of Himera is a rooster while for Akragas another type of bird, an eagle, was showcased.