Roma Numismatics Ltd
Auction XX 29-30 Oct 2020
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Macedon, Akanthos AR Tetradrachm. Circa 470-430 BC. Bull collapsing to left, head half-facing, attacked and mauled by lion upon his back to right; tunny fish to left in exergue / ΑΚΑΝΘΙΟΝ around raised quadripartite square; all within incuse square. Cf. Desneux 95, 97-8, 102 (unlisted dies); AMNG III/2, 21; SNG ANS -; HGC 3.1, 385. 17.14g, 30mm, 3h.
Extremely Fine; lustrous metal. Very Rare; engraved in magnificent high classical style.
From the Long Valley River Collection;
Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., Auction XVI, 26 September 2018, lot 202;
Ex Maurice Lucas Collection, acquired from Numismatic Fine Arts (Beverly Hills) via private treaty, 1989.
Extremely Fine; lustrous metal. Very Rare; engraved in magnificent high classical style.
From the Long Valley River Collection;
Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., Auction XVI, 26 September 2018, lot 202;
Ex Maurice Lucas Collection, acquired from Numismatic Fine Arts (Beverly Hills) via private treaty, 1989.