Macedon. Akanthos 470-430 BC. Tetradrachm AR 31 mm. 17.1 gm. Obv: Lion to right, leaping upon and attacking bull crouching to left; in exergue, fish to left. Rev: AKANΘION in shallow incuse around quadripartite square, the quarters raised and granulated.
HGC 3, 385; Desneux 97. Exceptionally fine style.
Price realized | 3'600 USD 6 bids |
Starting price | 2'500 USD |
Estimate | 3'500 USD |