A beautifully toned Tetradrachm from Akanthos
Lot 90
MACEDON. Akanthos. Circa 430-390 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 27 mm, 13.89 g, 3 h). Lion right, attacking a bull collapsing to left with head raised; in exergue, dolphin swimming to left. Rev. AKA-N-ΘIO-N Quadripartite square with granulated raised fields and surrounded by inscription; all within shallow incuse square. AMNG III, 2, -. Desneux 156 (D144/R141). HGC 3.1, 391. Jameson 1937 (same dies). SNG ANS -. Woodward 148 (same dies). Nicely toned and of vigorous style. Slightly granular and with a few minor deposits, otherwise, good very fine.

From the collection of J.-L. Rossignol, French amateur d’art, and from the collection of Ernest Toulouse (1869-1952), Millon SVV, 3 November 2023, 17, previously privately acquired on 22 September 1938.
Estimate:
3500 CHF
Starting price:
2800 CHF
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Closing time: 30-May-26, 06:00:00 CEST
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