MACEDON. Akanthos. Circa 440-430 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 29 mm, 17.25 g, 6 h). Lion right, attacking a bull collapsing to left with head lowered; in exergue, tunny swimming to left. Rev. AKA-N-ΘIO-N Raised quadripartite square surrounded by inscription; all within shallow incuse square. AMNG III.2, 21. Desneux 97 (D94/R87). SNG ANS -. An attractive, bright and sharply struck piece of beautiful classical style. Very light doubling and some minor die rust on the obverse, otherwise, extremely fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Price realized | 4'800 CHF |
Starting price | 2'800 CHF |
Estimate | 3'500 CHF |