MACEDON. Acanthus. Ca. 525-470 BC. AR tetradrachm (27mm, 17.04 gm). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 4/5. Lion with long curved tail, springing left, attacking and biting into hind quarters of bull kneeling right with raised reverted head; stylized acanthus flower below dotted exergual line, all within a dotted border / Quadripartite incuse mill sail square punch. Desneux 9 (same dies). SNG ANS 4 (same dies). SNG Lockett 1280. Boston MFA 516. Traité I 1056. Stunning example with figures intertwined and frozen in a perpetual battle. Incredibly dynamic scene engraved with great care to the details that are emphasized by the cabinet toning and soft luster. Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Auction 111 (29 May 2019), lot 98; Dr. Hans Nussbaum inventory (ca. mid-1930s), with old dealer tag marked "128"

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