MACEDON, Akanthos. Circa 470-430 BC. AR Tetradrachm (29.5mm, 16.91 g, 5h). Lion right, attacking bull crouching left, biting into its hindquarter; in exergue, fish left / AKA-N-ΘIO-N in shallow incuse square around quadripartite square in relief. Desneux 96 var. (unlisted dies); AMNG III/2, 21; HGC 3, 385; Weber 1863. Toned, granular surfaces. Good VF.
From the M.J.W. Collection. Ex Nomos 6 (8 May 2012), lot 40.
Price realized | 3'250 USD |
Starting price | 1'800 USD |
Estimate | 3'000 USD |