Further Coins from the Cabinet of Robert P. Ball, Macedon, Akanthos, 'The Sun, the Moon and the Circle of Life', AR Tetradrachm, c. 525-470 BC, Lion right attacking Bull left and biting into its rear, acanthus leaf below beaded exergual line, rev. quadripartite incuse square, 12h (Jameson I, 207/929; Desneux 72/46f; SNG Lockett 1281 these dies), a trace of softness to highest points, otherwise neatly struck and lightly toned, a wonderfully captivating if unsavoury depiction, perfectly struck, near extremely fine, very rare.
Estimate: £9000 - £12000