Sale: Nomos 6, Lot: 40. Estimate CHF6000.  Closing Date: Monday, 7 May 2012.  Sold For CHF5000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

MACEDON, Akanthos. Circa 470-430 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 16.91 g 5). Lion right, attacking a bull kneeling to left with upraised head; in exergue fish to left. Rev. ΑΚΑΝΘΙΟΝ Quadripartite square with granulated surfaces; all within shallow incuse square. Desneux 95 var. An attractive example, toned and on a broad flan. Slightly rough surfaces, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.

Acquired in 1997.