MACEDON, Akanthos. Circa 430-390 BC. AR Tetradrachm (24mm, 14.06 g, 9h). Thraco-Macedonian standard. Good VF.

Triton XXVI
Lot: 104. Estimated: $ 2 000

Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 5 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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MACEDON, Akanthos. Circa 430-390 BC. AR Tetradrachm (24mm, 14.06 g, 9h). Thraco-Macedonian standard. Lion right, attacking bull kneeling to left; traces of letters (magistrate) in exergue / AKA-N-ΘIO-N in shallow incuse square around quadripartite square with stippled quarters in relief. Cf. Desneux 139–62; cf. AMNG III 29; HGC 3, 391; cf. SNG ANS 14–5; cf. Boston MFA 531–2; cf. Gulbenkian 396–7. Iridescent tone, granular surfaces, numerous light cleaning scratches. Good VF.


The final winners of all Triton XXVI lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 10-11 January 2023.

Triton XXVI – Session One – Lots 1-334 will be held Tuesday morning, 10 January 2023 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

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