★ A very well centered tetradrachm from Akanthos of bold style ★
MACEDON. Akanthos. Circa 470-430 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 30 mm, 17.31 g). Lion to right, attacking a bull collapsing to left with head raised; in exergue, tunny swimming to left. Rev. ΑΚΑ-Ν-ΘΙΟ-Ν Raised quadripartite square surrounded by inscription; all within shallow incuse square. Desneux 95-103 (unlisted dies). HGC 3.1, 385. Very well centered and of bold style. Minor die rust on the obverse, otherwise, good very fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Price realized | 3'600 CHF |
Starting price | 750 CHF |