MACEDON. Acanthus. Ca. 525-470 BC. AR tetradrachm (28mm, 17.15 gm). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 3/5. Lion with long curved tail springing right, attacking bull kneeling to left with raised head, and biting into his hind quarters; Θ above, stylized acanthus flower below dotted exergual line / Quadripartite incuse square, the interior compartments with irregular granulation. SNG ANS 10. Desneux 78 (D76/R71). Razor sharp detailing and sublime cabinet toning make the violent scene all the more dynamic. An imposing offering to be sure.

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