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CICF Signature Sale 3032 10-12 April 2014
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MACEDON. Acanthus. Circa 470-430 BC. AR tetradrachm (30mm, 16.83 gm, 3h). Lion right, attacking a bull kneeling to left with upraised head; in exergue fish to left / ΑΚΑ-ΝΘΙ-ΟΝ in raised letters on incuse band, around raised quadripartite square, all within shallow incuse square. Desneux 95 variant (lion has curled tail). SNG ANS 13-14 variant (slightly different incuse). An absolutely incredible coin, deeply struck on a broad, round flan, with full, fiery luster in fields enhanced by a hint of iridescent toning. The finest Acanthus piece we have encountered! Choice Mint State.From The Lexington Collection.
Estimate: 9000-12000 USD
MACEDON. Acanthus. Circa 470-430 BC. AR tetradrachm (30mm, 16.83 gm, 3h). Lion right, attacking a bull kneeling to left with upraised head; in exergue fish to left / ΑΚΑ-ΝΘΙ-ΟΝ in raised letters on incuse band, around raised quadripartite square, all within shallow incuse square. Desneux 95 variant (lion has curled tail). SNG ANS 13-14 variant (slightly different incuse). An absolutely incredible coin, deeply struck on a broad, round flan, with full, fiery luster in fields enhanced by a hint of iridescent toning. The finest Acanthus piece we have encountered! Choice Mint State.From The Lexington Collection.
Estimate: 9000-12000 USD