MACEDON. Akanthos. Circa 400-358 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 24 mm, 13.91 g, 11 h), c. 370 BC. Lion to right, attacking a bull kneeling to left with upraised head; in exergue, in tiny letters, ΑΛΕ. Rev. ΑΚΑ - Ν - ΘΙΟ - Ν Quadripartite square with granulated surfaces; all within shallow incuse square. Desneux 141. Cf. Tselekas 383-384 (O 328 /R -). Attractive, well-centered, and with a very well-made lion. Extremely fine.
Price realized | 3'200 CHF |
Starting price | 2'800 CHF |
Estimate | 3'500 CHF |