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LOT 2668

Macedon, Akanthos AR Tetradrachm. Circa 525-470 BC.

Attic standard. Lion attacking to right, biting into the hindquarter of bull kneeling to left and biting the leg of the lion; Θ above, three ground lines below, the middle composed of pellets; stylised acanthus flower ιn exergue / Quadripartite incuse square. Desneux 59 (D57)(?); AMNG III/2, 5; HGC 3, 383. Near Extremely Fine. Nicely toned with golden iridescence around the devices on obverse.(17.19gr, 27mm.).

Provenance

From collection of Dr G.W., Germany.
Ex Gorny & Mosch, Auction 37, 13 May 1987.

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LOT 2668

Macedon, Akanthos AR Tetradrachm.

Estimate £4,000 - 6,000€4,640 - 6,960 (for guidance only)$5,400 - 8,100 (for guidance only)

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