MACEDON. Akanthos. Circa 480-470 BC. Tetrobol (Silver, 16 mm, 2.37 g). Forepart of lioness to right, head seen turned towards her right and seen from above; above, floral ornament. Rev. Quadripartite incuse square. Dewing 1000. SNG ANS 19. Tselekas, T 52d (O T39/ R T45, this coin). An unusually attractive, toned and well-struck piece. Minor edge breaks, otherwise, extremely fine.
From a European collection, ex Nomos 11, 9 October 2015, 56, Leu 54, 28 April 1992, 74 and Hess-Leu 45, 12 May 1970, 114.
Price realized | 1'800 CHF |
Starting price | 1'400 CHF |
Estimate | 1'750 CHF |