3757 - Macedon, Akanthos AR Tetradrachm. Attic standard. Macedon, Akanthos AR Tetradrachm. Circa 525-470 BC. Attic standard. Lion attacking to right, biting into the hindquarter of bull kneeling to left and biting the leg of the lion; ? above, three ground lines below, the middle composed of pellets; stylised acanthus flower ?n exergue / Quadripartite incuse square. Desneux 59 (D57)(?); AMNG III/2, 5; HGC 3, 383. 17.19gr, 27mm. (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.) Near Extremely Fine. Nicely toned with golden iridescence around the devices on obverse.

Macedon, Akanthos AR Tetradrachm. Attic standard. Macedon, Akanthos AR Tetradrachm. Circa 525-470 BC. Attic standard. Lion attacking to right, biting into the hindquarter of bull kneeling to left and biting the leg of the lion; ? above, three ground lines below, the middle composed of pellets; stylised acanthus flower ?n exergue / Quadripartite incuse square. Desneux 59 (D57)(?); AMNG III/2, 5; HGC 3, 383. 17.19gr, 27mm. (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.) Near Extremely Fine. Nicely toned with golden iridescence around the devices on obverse. From collection of Dr G.W., Germany. Ex Gorny & Mosch, Auction 37, 13 May 1987. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.