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NYINC Signature Sale 3051 8-9 January 2017
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MACEDON. Acanthus. Ca. 470-430 BC. AR tetradrachm (28mm, 16.67 gm). NGC Choice VF 5/5 - 4/5. Lion springing right, attacking bull kneeling to left and biting into his hind quarters, Θ above, stylised acanthus flower below dotted exergual line / Quadripartite incuse square, the interior compartments granulated. SNG ANS 10. de Luynes 1535. Desnaux 50. An impressive piece, struck on a broad flan and handsomely toned.
Estimate: 3000-4000 USD
MACEDON. Acanthus. Ca. 470-430 BC. AR tetradrachm (28mm, 16.67 gm). NGC Choice VF 5/5 - 4/5. Lion springing right, attacking bull kneeling to left and biting into his hind quarters, Θ above, stylised acanthus flower below dotted exergual line / Quadripartite incuse square, the interior compartments granulated. SNG ANS 10. de Luynes 1535. Desnaux 50. An impressive piece, struck on a broad flan and handsomely toned.
Estimate: 3000-4000 USD