MACEDON. Akanthos. AR Tetradrachm (17.16 gms), ca. 525-470 B.C. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5. Light Marks.
HGC-3.1, 381; Desneux-9 (D8/R3); SNG ANS-4 (same dies). Obverse: Lion right, attacking bull crouching left; floral ornament in exergue; Reverse: Quadripartite incuse square. Enchantingly toned and quite well centered, this issue presents a tremendously attractive look with very little handling and great originality.
From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.
Estimate: $2000 - $4000