Lot 7: Macedonia, Akanthos. Ca. 480-470 B.C. AR tetradrachm.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 29 (Auction 340)

Description

Macedonia, Akanthos. Ca. 480-470 B.C. AR tetradrachm (28 mm, 17.43 g). Bull, with head raised and reverted, kneeling to left, being attacked by lion leaping on to its back; horns below dotted exergual line / Quadripartite incuse square. Cf. Desneux 69-74 (dies not listed); SNG ANS 9; BMC 3. Perfect centering! NGC AU, strike: 5/5, surface: 4/5.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 7
Listing #: 205361
Closed: Friday, September 13, 2019 4:02:00 PM CT
Estimate: $7,500

Sold Winning Bid: $5,450
2 Bid(s)

Description

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 7
Listing #: 205361
Closed: Friday, September 13, 2019 4:02:00 PM CT
Estimate: $7,500