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Macedonia. Akanthos. Tetradrachm (AR, 17.363g), ca. 480 BC. Desneux 49. Old cabinet tone. Attractive archaic style. Extremely fine.
Privately purchased from Tradart. The Numismatic Auction 1982 (1) lot 54
The scene of the lion attacking the bull on the obverse of this tetradrachm is the city's badge, and is also an ancient symbol of power first used in the Middle East. The archaic coinage of Akanthos is remarkable for the vigorous way these animals are portrayed.
Privately purchased from Tradart. The Numismatic Auction 1982 (1) lot 54
The scene of the lion attacking the bull on the obverse of this tetradrachm is the city's badge, and is also an ancient symbol of power first used in the Middle East. The archaic coinage of Akanthos is remarkable for the vigorous way these animals are portrayed.