Macedon. Akanthos. Circa 470 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 27 mm, 17.22 g). Lion to right, attacking bull, collapsing to left with head raised; above, Α; below, in exergue, floral ornament. Rev. Quadripartite incuse square with granulated surfaces. Desneux 90 var. An attractive and bold piece with a lion and a bull of a particularly vigorous, late Archaic style. Some minor scuffs, marks and scratches, otherwise, extremely fine.
Ex Nomos 9, 21 October 2014, 71 (unpaid) and Nomos 6, 8 May 2012, 39.