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Macedon, Akanthos, c. 465-424 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.11 g). VF

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / Coins: Ancient Start Price:1,200.00 USD Estimated At:2,500.00 - 3,000.00 USD
Macedon, Akanthos, c. 465-424 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.11 g). VF
Macedon, Akanthos, c. 465-424 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.11 g). Lion right attacking bull left; above, delta and iota; in exergue, vine leaves. Reverse: Ethnic (city-name) in incuse square; inside, granulated quadripartite square. Grose 3120; cf. Dewing 998. Slightly porous. Choice Very Fine. .

The earlier issues of Akanthos (as this offering) were struck on the Attic standard; the later ones were minted on the lighter, Phoenician standard. In general, the earlier the coin, the closer it stayed to its minting city. As coins began to be universally accepted and trade routes expanded, hoards like the "Asyut" hoard begin to contain coins from diverse lands .
Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000.