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Details
LOT 3003
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 3003
Macedon, Akanthos AR Tetradrachm.
Estimate £5,000 - 7,000€5,800 - 8,120 (for guidance only)$6,750 - 9,450 (for guidance only)
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