| Auction Date | Price Realized | |
Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG - Auction 438, Lot 191
MACEDONIA
AKANTHOS. AR-Tetradrachme, 470/430 v. Chr.; 17,13 g Löwe r. schlägt Stier l., im Abschnitt Fisch//Incusum, darin viergeteiltes Quadrat. Desneux -, vergl. 98 ff.; Hoover 385. In US-Plastikholder der NGC mit der Bewertung XF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5, Fine Style (4935556-001).
Feine Tönung, kl. Kratzer auf dem Revers, gutes sehr schön
Exemplar der Sammlung "The Everglades Collection".
Exemplar des E-Sale Roma Numismatics 60, London 2019, Nr. 184 und des E-Sale Roma Numismatics... | 16 Mar 2026 | Upcoming
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Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG - Auction 438, Lot 192
MACEDONIA
AKANTHOS. AR-Tetradrachme, 430/390 v. Chr.; 13,20 g Löwe r. schlägt Stier l., im Abschnitt Delfin//Incusum, darin viergeteiltes Quadrat. Desneux D 143/R -; Hoover 391. In US-Plastikholder der NGC mit der Bewertung XF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5, Fine Style (3831432-001).
Feine Tönung, sehr schön/gutes sehr schön
Exemplar der Sammlung "The Everglades Collection".
Exemplar der Auktion Bertolami Fine Arts 7, 2013, Nr. 217 und der Auktion Peus Nachf. 412, Frankfurt am Main 2014, N... | 16 Mar 2026 | Upcoming
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Gorny & Mosch Giessener Münzhandlung - Auction 317, Lot 90
MAKEDONIEN. AKANTHOS.
Tetradrachme ø 25mm (14,20g). ca. 424 - 380 v. Chr. Vs.: Löwe rechtshin einen n. l. stehenden Stier reißend, im Abschnitt Beamtenname QERSAS. Rs.: Quadratisches Feld mit der umlaufenden Inschrift AKANQION u. viergeteiltes granuliertes Feld. SNG Cop. 14 (Var.); Desneux ; HGC 3.1, 391 (Var.).
Scharf ausgeprägt und fast stempelfrisch! Vs. kleine Korrosionsstelle.
Ex PML collection.
Vgl. Nomos AG Auktion 28, 2023, Los 1150 (stgl.): "apparently unpublished with this magis... | 9 Mar 2026 | Upcoming
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Gorny & Mosch Giessener Münzhandlung - Auction 317, Lot 91
MAKEDONIEN. AKANTHOS.
Tetradrachme ø 29mm (17,43g). ca. 480 - 470 v. Chr. Vs.: Löwe n. r. attackiert einen n. l. liegenden Stier, darüber Q, im Abschnitt Akanthusblüte. Rs.: Viergeteiltes Quadratum incusum. AMNG III 2 4 SNG ANS 10; Desneux 63 (D 61/R57) HGC 383.
Perfekt zentriert und detailreich ausgeprägt, bei 2 Uhr minimal angestoßen, vz-st
Ex PML collection; ex Numismatica Genevensis SA Auktion 9, 2015, 35; ex Nomos Fixed Price List Winter/Spring 2008, 18; ex Triton VIII, 11 Januar 200... | 9 Mar 2026 | Upcoming
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Gorny & Mosch Giessener Münzhandlung - Auction 317, Lot 92
MAKEDONIEN. AKANTHOS.
Tetradrachme ø 27mm (17,08g). 470 - 430 v. Chr. Vs.: Löwe einen n. l. in die Knie gehenden Stier reißend, im Abschnitt Thunfisch n. l. Rs.: AKA-NQ-I-ON, flaches Quadratum incusum, im Zentrum kleineres erhabenes, viergeteiltes Quadrat. AMNG III/2, 21; Desneux 102 (andere Stempel); HGC 3.1, 385.
Gutes vz
Ex PML collection. Erworben auf dem europäischen Kunstmarkt.
Estimate: 10000 EUR... | 9 Mar 2026 | Upcoming
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Gorny & Mosch Giessener Münzhandlung - Auction 317, Lot 93
MAKEDONIEN. AKANTHOS.
Tetradrachme ø 27mm (17,08g). 470 - 430 v. Chr. Vs.: Löwe einen n. l. in die Knie gehenden Stier reißend, im Abschnitt Thunfisch n. l. Rs.: AKA-NQ-I-ON, flaches Quadratum incusum, im Zentrum kleineres erhabenes, viergeteiltes Quadrat. AMNG III/2, 21; Weber 1863; Desneux vgl. 98 (Rs. stgl.); HGC 3.1, 385.
Gutes vz
Ex PML collection. Erworben auf dem europäischen Kunstmarkt.
Estimate: 7500 EUR... | 9 Mar 2026 | Upcoming
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Gorny & Mosch Giessener Münzhandlung - Auction 317, Lot 94
MAKEDONIEN. AKANTHOS.
Diobol ø 12mm (1,03g). ca. 520 - 480 v. Chr. Schöner archaischer Stil! Vs.: Kopf der Athena mit attischem Helm n. r. Rs.: Viergeteiltes Incusum. SNG ANS 24 ff. (Var.); SNG Ashmolean 2216.
Ex PML collection.
Tönung, poröse Oberfläche, breiter Schrötling, ss
Estimate: 120 EUR... | 9 Mar 2026 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 605, Lot 42
MACEDON, Akanthos. Circa 470-430 BC. AR Tetrobol (16.5mm, 2.50 g). Forepart of lion right, head turned as if biting prey; floral ornament above / Quadripartite incuse square. AMNG III/2, 13; HGC 3, 386. Find patina, light roughness. VF.
Estimate: 200 USD... | 4 Mar 2026 | 130 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 605, Lot 43
MACEDON, Akanthos. Circa 430-390 BC. AR Tetrobol (14.5mm, 2.28 g). Forepart of bull left, head right; swastika above / Quadripartite incuse square with granulated recesses. AMNG III/2, 35 var. (additional letter on obv.); HGC 3, 392. Toned, remnants of find patina, slight granularity. VF.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 4 Mar 2026 | 110 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 605, Lot 44
MACEDON, Akanthos. Circa 430-390 BC. AR Diobol (10.5mm, 0.70 g). Helmeted head of Athena right / Quadripartite incuse square, ethnic in quarters. AMNG III/2, 29–30; HGC 3, 393. Rough surfaces. Near VF.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 4 Mar 2026 | 80 USD | |
Numismatica Ars Classica - February Sale 2026, Lot 89
Macedonia, Acanthus
Tetradrachm circa 525-470, AR, 28 mm, 16.75 g. Bull with head raised l., crouching r. attacked by lion leaping l. on its back. Rev. Quadripartite incuse square. Asyut 169. Desneux –, cf. 29. SNG ANS –.
A very rare variety. Perfectly struck on a very large flan with a lovely iridescent tone. Test cut on obverse, otherwise good extremely fine
Ex Rauch sale 112, 2021, 612.
Estimate: 1500 CHF... | 28 Feb 2026 | 1,800 CHF | |
Numismatica Ars Classica - February Sale 2026, Lot 90
Macedonia, Acanthus
Obol end V century BC, AR, 7 mm, 0.30 g. Bull's head r. Rev. Quadripartite area incuse. AMNG III/2, 36. Klein 146. SNG ANS 51.
Lovely iridescent tone and good very fine
Ex CNG Numismatic Review 19, 1994, 17. Privately purchased from CNG.
Estimate: 100 CHF... | 28 Feb 2026 | 170 CHF | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 604, Lot 43
MACEDON, Akanthos. Circa 400-358 BC. Æ (14mm, 3.18 g, 6h). Helmeted head of Athena right / Wheel with four spokes; ethnic between spokes. AMNG III/2, 43; HGC 3, 396. Dark green-brown patina, light earthen deposits, a little roughness. VF.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 18 Feb 2026 | 190 USD | |
Gerhard Hirsch Nachfolger - Auction 404, Lot 1051
GRIECHISCHE MÜNZEN, GRIECHISCHES MUTTERLAND, MAKEDONIEN, AKANTHOS.
Tetradrachme. 430-390. Löwe r. reißt nach l. knienden Stier. Darüber Swastika. Rs: Ethikon um viergeteiltes granuliertes Linienquadrat. Alles in Quadratum incusum.
Desneux -. HGCS vgl. 391. 13.92g, Schöne Tönung. Hohes Relief. L. korrodiert. RR gutes vz
Aus der Sammlung S.P. Rutherford. Slabbed by NGC (AU Strike 5/5 Surface 2/5, edge chips). Regelbesteuert.
Estimate: 2500 EUR... | 11 Feb 2026 | 2,200 EUR | |
Gerhard Hirsch Nachfolger - Auction 404, Lot 1119
GRIECHISCHE MÜNZEN, ASIEN, UNBESTIMMTE MÜNZSTÄTTE.
Wohl westliches Kleinasien.Drachme. 5. Jh. v. Chr. Frontaler Löwenkopf, darüber quadratisches Symbol. Rs: Viergeteiltes Quadratum incusum, mittig strukturierte Erhebung mit 5 Kugeln. 3.91g, Schöne Tönung. Hohes Relief. RR fast vz
Ex Nomos 15, 2017, Los Nr. 141. Die Vs. erinnert an Münzen aus Akanthos, die Rs. an frühe Prägungen aus Parion in Mysien. Vgl. CNG 94, 2013, Los Nr. 692.
Estimate: 1250 EUR... | 11 Feb 2026 | 1,300 EUR | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 603, Lot 46
MACEDON, Akanthos. Circa 500-470 BC. AR Diobol (11.5mm, 1.31 g). Helmeted head of Athena right / Quadripartite incuse square. AMNG III/2, 19; HGC 3, 389. Iridescent tone, horn silver, some light cleaning marks. Good Fine.
Ex Antioch Associates inventory.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 4 Feb 2026 | 190 USD | |
Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 234, Lot 529
Judaea, Herod I the Great. 4 Prutot; Judaea, Herod I the Great; 40-4 BC, Samaria, RY 3=38/7 BC, 4 Prutot, 5.80g. RPC I-4901, RPC-44, Hendin-6204. Obv. Military helmet, frontal view featuring acanthus leaf around, cheekpieces and straps, star above flanked by palm branches. Rx. HPΩΔOY BAΣIΛΕΩΣ ('of King Herod'), tripod, ceremonial bowl (lebes) above, flanked by date L Γ (year 3) to left and monogram (TP) to right. Ex coll. of David Hendin.. Virtually EF
Estimate: 550 USD... | 29 Jan 2026 | Unsold | |
Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 234, Lot 530
Judaea, Herod I the Great. 4 Prutot; Judaea, Herod I the Great; 40-4 BCE, Samaria, RY 3=38/7 BCE, 4 Prutot, 6.40g. Hendin-6204. Obv. Military helmet, frontal view featuring acanthus leaf around, cheekpieces and straps, star above flanked by palm branches. Rx. HPΩΔOY BAΣIΛΕΩΣ ('of King Herod'), tripod, ceremonial bowl (lebes) above, flanked by date L Γ (year 3) to left and monogram (TP) to right. Ex coll. of David Hendin.. VF
Estimate: 300 USD... | 29 Jan 2026 | 300 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXIX Online Sessions, Lot 5108
MACEDON, Akanthos. Circa 430-390 BC. AR Tetradrachm (23.5mm, 13.69 g, 2h). Light 'Thraco-Macedonian' standard. Euk–, magistrate. Lion right, attacking bull crouching left, biting into its hindquarter; EVK above / Ethnic in shallow incuse square around quadripartite square in relief, the quarters raised and granulated. Desneux 119 var. (D–/R107 [unlisted obv. die]); AMNG III/2, –; HGC 3, 391. Toned, much find patina remaining, granular surfaces, edge splits, light marks. Good VF.
Estimate: ... | 21 Jan 2026 | 1,900 USD | |
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Dmitry Markov Coins & Medals | M&M Numismatics Ltd - Auction 65, Lot 1087
Judaean
Herodian. Herod I, 'the Great' (40-4 BC). Æ Eight Prutot (5.99 g, 23mm), dated RY 3 (38/7 BC).
Mint in Samaria (Sebaste?). Military helmet, viewed from the front, acanthus leaf around, with cheek pieces and straps, surmounted by a star flanked by palm fronds. Reverse: HPΩΔOY BAΣIΛEΩΣ, Tripod, ceremonial bow – lebes above, date LΓ at left, monogram at right. Meshorer44; Hendon 6204; HGC 10, 651; DCA 804. Earthen green hues. Very Fine.
Estimate: 500 USD... | 15 Jan 2026 | 420 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXIX, Lot 101
MACEDON, Akanthos. Circa 430-390 BC. AR Tetradrachm (24.5mm, 14.30 g, 4h). Thraco-Macedonian standard. Alexios, magistrate. Lion right, on top and biting into the hindquarter of a bull crouching left, head raised; AΛEΞIOΣ in exergue / AKA-N-ΘIO-N in shallow incuse around quadripartite square, the quarters raised and granulated. Desneux 150 (D140/R135); HGC 3, 391; Robinson & Clement p. 186, 2a (same dies); Weber 1881 (same dies). Toned, hairlines, some weakness to strike on obverse. Good VF.
... | 13 Jan 2026 | 3,750 USD | |
Numisfitz GmbH - Auction 7, Lot 72
MACEDON. Akanthos. Hemiobol (circa 470-390 BC).
Obv: Head of bull right.
Rev: Quadripartite incuse square.
SNG ANS 51.
Condition: Good very fine.
Weight: 0,31g.
Diameter: 8mm.
Starting price: 25 EUR... | 14 Dec 2025 | 50 EUR | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 38, Lot 42
MACEDON. Akanthos. Circa 500-480 BC. Obol (Silver, 9 mm, 0.38 g). Head of a bull to right. Rev. Quadripartite incuse square. HGC 3.1, 394. McClean 3131. SNG ANS 51. SNG Ashmolean 2221. Minor traces of corrosion on the reverse, otherwise, extremely fine.
From the collection of Kurt Zimmermann (* 1937) of Winterthur, long-serving numismatist at Schweizerische Kreditanstalt and Leu Numismatik, privately acquired from G. Lassanianos at the Bern coin fair on 24 April 1988.
Starting price: 25 CH... | 13 Dec 2025 | 100 CHF | |
Münzen Gut-Lynt GmbH - Auction 23, Lot 1573
GRIECHISCHE MÜNZEN. Makedonien Akanthos
Tetrobol um 480 - 390 v. Chr., Akanthos. Stierprotome nach links, der Kopf zurückgewandt, Schwanz (?) über dem Rücken erkennbar, umher Perlkreis. Rv. Viergeteiltes Quadratum incusum. SNG Copenhagen vgl. 16 ff.,. 2.29 g. Seltene Variante / Rare variety. Sehr schön / Very fine. Angenehme Tönung / Pleasing toning.
Dieses Los unterliegt der Regelbesteuerung (in Deutschland regelmäßig 7% oder 19%). / This lot cannot be sold under the margin scheme.
Startin... | 13 Dec 2025 | 100 EUR | |
Münzen Gut-Lynt GmbH - Auction 23, Lot 1574
GRIECHISCHE MÜNZEN. Makedonien Akanthos
Tetrobol um 480 - 390 v. Chr., Akanthos. Stierprotome nach links, der Kopf zurückgewandt, umher Perlkreis. Rv. Viergeteiltes Quadratum incusum. SNG Copenhagen vgl. 16 ff. 2.12 g. Sehr schön / Very fine. Dunkle Patina / Dark patina.
Dieses Los unterliegt der Regelbesteuerung (in Deutschland regelmäßig 7% oder 19%). / This lot cannot be sold under the margin scheme.
Starting price: 20 EUR... | 13 Dec 2025 | 42 EUR | |
Noonans (formerly Dix Noonan Webb) - Auction 344, Lot 539
Ancient Coins from Various Properties
Macedonia, Akanthos, Hekte, Milesian-weight, 424-400, forepart of bull left, head reverted, rev. quadripartite incuse square, 2.22g/11h (Kroll Empire fig. 5.9b; McClean 3144; BMC 35). Good fine, dark cabinet tone £120-£150... | 10 Dec 2025 | Unsold | |
Timeline Auctions - Auction 169, Lot 2907
Macedon, Akanthos AR Tetradrachm.. Circa 525-470 BC. Attic standard. Lion attacking to right, biting into the hindquarter of bull kneeling to left and biting the leg of the lion; Θ above, three ground lines below, the middle composed of pellets; stylised acanthus flower ιn exergue / Quadripartite incuse square. Desneux 59 (D57)(?); AMNG III/2, 5; HGC 3, 383. 17.19gr, 27mm. (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.) Near Extremely Fine. Nicely toned with golden i... | 9 Dec 2025 | 3,800 GBP | |
Numismatik Naumann (formerly Gitbud & Naumann) - Auction 159, Lot 92
MACEDON. Akanthos. Tetradrachm (Circa 370-360 BC). Alexios, magistrate.
Obv: AΛEΞIOΣ.
Lion right, attacking bull crouching left.
Rev: AKANΘION.
Quadripartite square with granulated raised fields; all within incuse square.
Desneux 151; HGC 3.1, 391.
Condition: Extremely fine.
Weight: 14.31 g.
Diameter: 27 mm.
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Estimate: 8000 EUR... | 7 Dec 2025 | Unsold | |
Bolaffi Spa - Auction 48, Lot 119
Monete Greche
Macedonia
Akanthos - Tetradramma databile al periodo 470-430 a.C. - Diritto: un leone attacca un toro inginocchiato verso sinistra - Rovescio: quadrato in incuso - gr. 16,78 - Rara - Splendida patina e perfettamente centrata, SPL - Proveniente dall'asta Classical Numismatic Group 63, Lancaster 21.5.2003, n. 136 e dalla Ganz Collection (Desneux n. 79) (SNG Ans. n. 10)
Starting price: 2500 EUR... | 4 Dec 2025 | 4,400 EUR | |
Bolaffi Spa - Auction 48, Lot 120
Monete Greche
Macedonia
Akanthos - Tetradramma databile al periodo 424-380 a.C. - Diritto: un leone attacca un toro inginocchiato verso sinistra - Rovescio: quadrato in incuso con legenda - gr. 14,15 - Rara - Splendida patina e perfettamente centrata, q.SPL - Proveniente dall'asta NAC 27, Zurigo 12.5.2004, n. 146 e dall'asta Jacob Hirsch XIII, Monaco 15.5.1905, n. 797 (Desneux n. 120 (questa moneta)) (SNG Ans. n. 10)
Starting price: 2500 EUR... | 4 Dec 2025 | 6,500 EUR | |
cgb.fr - Live Auction December 2025, Lot 11
MACEDONIA - ACANTHUS
Type : Tétradrachme
Date : c. 470-430 AC.
Mint name / Town : Acanthe, Thrace
Metal : silver
Diameter : 27,5 mm
Orientation dies : 11 h.
Weight : 17,26 g.
Rarity : R3
Obverse description : Lion attaquant à droite un taureau tourné à gauche ; ligne de sol ; à l'exergue une branche de laurier
Obverse legend : DI
Reverse description : Carré séparé par des lignes formant quatre compartiments pyramidaux granuleux, entouré de la légende et le tout dans un carré creux
R... | 2 Dec 2025 | 1,500 EUR | |
NumisCorner - Auction 6, Lot 16
Macedonia, Tetradrachm, ca. 525-470 BC, Akanthos, Silver, NGC, Ch XF 5/5-3/5
Lion with long curved tail springing right, attacking bull kneeling to left with raised head, and biting into his hind quarters; Θ above, stylized acanthus flower below dotted exergual line., Quadripartite incuse square, the interior compartments with irregular granulation., Graded NGC Ch XF Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5. Incredible representation with bluffing style. The high reliefs and the perfectly centered strike pay... | 28 Nov 2025 | 3,500 EUR | |
NumisCorner - Auction 6, Lot 17
Macedonia, Tetradrachm, ca. 480-420 BC, Akanthos, Silver, NGC, AU 5/5-3/5
Lion right, attacking bull crouching left, biting into its hindquarter, fish (tuna ?) left in exergue., Legend in shallow incuse around quadripartite square in relief., Graded NGC Ancients AU Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5 Fine style. Slight die shift. Attic standard. Very fine specimen, struck on a wide flan, showing the entire beaded circile on the obverse and almost the entire square on the reverse.
We note a strong simi... | 28 Nov 2025 | 6,750 EUR | |
The Coin Cabinet - Kallista Auction 3, Lot 76
ANCIENT GREECE. MACEDON, AKANTHOS.
Silver Tetradrachm, circa 430-390 BC.
Thraco-Macedonian standard. Obv: bull crouching left with head upraised, attacked by lion leaping on it right. Rev: AKANΘION, shallow incuse around quadripartite square, the quarters raised and granulated.
Good Very Fine; featuring a lovely, even cabinet tone.
Rare issue struck on the Thraco-Macedonian standard.
Property of a London academic.
Reference: Desneux-117 (D113/R105); Boston MFA-529 (same dies); HGC 3.1-39... | 27 Nov 2025 | 2,700 GBP | |
Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd - Auction 140, Lot 2109
Macedon, Akanthos, (c.430-390 B.C.), silver diobol (11mm, 0.92 g), obv. helmeted head of Athena right, P before visor (very faint), rev. quadripartite incuse square, AKAN in quarters, (cf.S.1366, AMNG III/2, 29-30 var (obv letter not noted), HGC 3.1, 393 var (same), CNG E-406, lot 100). Porous surfaces, very fine and extremely rare with letter on obverse.
Ex Anthony (Tony) Taylor Collection.
CNG Auction 412, lot 67. From the AG Collection. Ex Kovacs MBS XII (30 November 1995), lot 19.
Esti... | 25 Nov 2025 | Unsold | |
Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd - Auction 140, Lot 2110
Macedon, Akanthos, (c.470-430 B.C.), silver tetrobol (15.5mm, 2.42 g), obv. forepart of bull left, head right, with extended tongue, rev. quadripartite incuse square, (cf.S.1369, otherwise apparently unpublished). Deeply toned, some surface porosity, nearly very fine and extremely rare.
Ex Anthony (Tony) Taylor Collection.
CNG Auction 439, lot 19. From the Belgica Collection.
The style of this coin appears to be a hybrid between the previously known early Attic tetrobols with the Akantho... | 25 Nov 2025 | Unsold | |
Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd - Auction 140, Lot 2111
Macedon, Akanthos, silver tetrobol, (470-390 B.C.), (2.28 g), obv. forepart of bull kneeling left, looking back, above P and swastika, dotted border, rev. shallow quadripartite incuse square granulated recesses, (cf.S.1369, SNG ANS 42, AMNG III/2, 35, pl. VII, 13 corr. (symbol on obv.). Bright, good very fine and very scarce.
Ex CNG retail January 2012, with their ticket.
Estimate: 300 AUD... | 25 Nov 2025 | Unsold | |
Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd - Auction 140, Lot 2112
Macedon, Akanthos, (c.430-390 B.C.), silver tetrobol, (16mm, 2.49 g), obv. forepart of bull left, head reverted, P and swastika above, rev. quadripartite incuse square with granulated recesses, (cf.S.1369, HGC 3.1, 392, SNG ANS 42). Toned, good very fine and scarce.
Ex Anthony (Tony) Taylor Collection.
CNG Auction 409, lot 100. From Collection C.P.A (Classical Numismatic Group 78, 14 May 2008), lot 310.
Estimate: 800 AUD... | 25 Nov 2025 | 480 AUD | |
Numismatica Genevensis SA - Auction 22, Lot 45
GREEK WORLD
Macedon
Akanthos.
Tetradrachm circa 460-450 BC. Lion attacking bull on its knees, fish left in exergue / Small four-part incuse square. Around, on shallow incuse band. 17,01g. 27,5mm. BMC Macedonia -; Desneux 87, cf. 102 (obverse die -, reverse die R92); HGC 3.1, 385; SNG ANS –; SNG Ashmolean –; SNG Copenhagen –.
Rare variety. Extremely fine.
Provenance: J. Pflieger Collection.
JDL Collection.
Vinchon (13 April 1985), 211.
NAC - Tradart 74 (18 November 2013), 285.
Hess-Divo 334 (... | 24 Nov 2025 | 6,250 CHF | |
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Nomos AG - Auction 37, Lot 72
THRACO-MACEDONIAN REGION. Uncertain mint. Circa 500-480 BC. Hekte (Silver, 12 mm, 2.25 g). On the left, moving to right, a spider using four of its arms and its jaws to attack a wasp, moving to left with its wings spread. Rev. Irregular incuse square. Apparently unknown and certainly unpublished. Seemingly unique, an extraordinary and iconographically exciting coin, with possibly the only known depiction of a spider on a Greek coin. Rough surfaces, otherwise, very fine.
From a Bavarian collec... | 16 Nov 2025 | 3,800 CHF | |
Nomos AG - Auction 37, Lot 74
MACEDON. Akanthos. Circa 500-478 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 27 mm, 17.06 g). Lion to right, attacking a bull collapsing to left with its head turned back to right; in exergue, either a flower or a stylised bucranium. Rev. Quadripartite incuse square. HGC 3.1, 382/3 var. Cf. Desneux 41-6 (but these dies unrecorded). Jameson 929. SNG Lockett 1281. Tselekas, Period B, Group 16, 126-132. Very clearly struck and attractively toned. Minor deposits, otherwise, about extremely fine.
From a European col... | 16 Nov 2025 | 4,000 CHF | |
Nomos AG - Auction 37, Lot 75
MACEDON. Akanthos. Circa 460-430 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 30 mm, 17.19 g, 6 h). Lion to right, attacking a bull collapsing to left with its head lowered; in the exergue, tunny swimming to left. Rev. AKA-N-ΘIO-N Raised quadripartite swuare surrounded by the inscription; all within a shallow incuse square. AMNG III.2, 21. Desneux 97 (D94/R87) = Tselekas, Group E, 277 (O249/R252). HGC 3.1, 385. Lightly toned and attractive. Very minor doubling and minimal die rust on the obverse, otherwise, extre... | 16 Nov 2025 | 7,500 CHF | |
Nomos AG - Auction 37, Lot 76
MACEDON. Akanthos. Circa 380-350 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 25 mm, 14.29 g, 3 h), struck under the magistrate Alexios. ΑΛΕΞΙOΣ Lion to right, attacking bull collapsing to left. Rev. ΑΚΑ-Ν-ΘΙΟ-Ν in shallow incuse square around quadripartite square with stippled quarters in relief. Cf. Desneux 150 (D-/R135; similar reverse die). HGC 3.1, 391. SNG ANS -. Tselekas Group G, 392 (O332/R-, unrecorded reverse die, close to R357). Quite bold and attractive. Nearly extremely fine.
The lion and bull tet... | 16 Nov 2025 | 7,000 CHF | |
Numismatica Ars Classica - Autumn Sale 2025, Lot 2124
Macedonia, Acanthus
Tetradrachm circa 480-470 , AR, 29 mm, 17.19 g. Lion r., attacking bull, collapsing to l. with head raised; in exergue, floral ornament. Rev. Quadripartite incuse square. Desneux, –, cf. 90 (unlisted dies). HGC 3.1, 384.
Of excellent style, struck in high relief and with a superb old cabinet tone. Light marks on reverse, otherwise extremely fine
Ex Nomos 6, 2012, 39 and Nomos 9, 2014, 71 sales. Privately purchased from CNG on 4th January 2018.
Estimate: 2500 CHF... | 9 Nov 2025 | 3,750 CHF | |
Numismatica Ars Classica - Autumn Sale 2025, Lot 2125
Macedonia, Acanthus
Tetradrachm circa 470-430, AR, 30 mm, 16.91 g. Lion r., attacking bull crouching l., biting into its hindquarter; in exergue, fish l. Rev. ΑΚΑ-Ν-ΘΙΟ-Ν Ethnic in shallow incuse square around quadripartite square in relief. Desneux –, cf. 96 (unlisted dies). AMNG III, 21. HGC 3.1, 385.
Struck on a very broad flan and with a light tone. Good very fine
Ex Nomos AG 6, 2012, 40 and Triton XXIII, 2020, 187 sales. From the M.J.W. collection.
Estimate: 1500 CHF... | 9 Nov 2025 | 2,750 CHF | |
Jean Elsen & ses Fils S.A. - Auction 163, Lot 38
MACÉDOINE, AKANTHOS, AR tétradrachme, vers 480-424 av. J.-C. D/ Lion à d. attaquant un taureau couché à g. et lui mordant la croupe. À l'ex., poisson à g. R/ AKA-N-ΘIO-N autour d'un carré creux quadriparti. Le tout dans un carré creux. Desneux cfr 101. 16,87 g. Métal poreux. Petites taches de corrosion au revers.
Très Beau
Very Fine
Estimate: 2000 EUR... | 6 Nov 2025 | 1,600 EUR | |
Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 158, Lot 6
Macedon, Acanthus
Tetradrachm circa 480-470, AR 27 mm, 17.4 g. Lion r., attacking bull kneeling to l. and biting into his hind quarters; above, Θ. In exergue, stylised acanthus flower. Rev. Quadripartite incuse square. Desneux 79 var. (unlisted reverse die). AMNG III/2, 4. SNG ANS 10. BMC 3. ACGC 455. SNG Ashmolean 220. Zhuyuetang 63 (this coin).
Struck on a full flan and with a pleasant tone and about extremely fine
Privately purchased from Spink & Sons in the late 90's (inventory ... | 5 Nov 2025 | 5,000 CHF | |
Dr. Busso Peus Nachfolger - Auction 443, Lot 194
Makedonien Akanthos
Tetradrachme 470/430 v. Chr. Löwe über Stier, im Abschnitt Fisch / Quadratum incusum mit 4 Feldern. 2h. Desneux 97 var.; HGC 385. 16.80 g.; 28,8 mm. Leichte Tönung Fast vorzüglich
Ex Auktion Bertolami 67, 2019, 232.
Estimate: 1750 EUR... | 4 Nov 2025 | Withdrawn | |
Dr. Busso Peus Nachfolger - Auction 443, Lot 195
Makedonien Akanthos
Tetrobol 430/390 v. Chr. Stierprotome mit rückwärts gewandtem Kopf, im Feld Akanthus / Quadratum incusum mit 4 geperlten Feldern. SNG ANS 34; HGC 392. 2.29 g.; 16,6 mm. Feine, leicht irisierende Tönung Vorzüglich
Ex Auktion Lanz 72, 1995, 166.
Estimate: 250 EUR... | 4 Nov 2025 | 200 EUR | |
Agora Auctions - Numismatic Auction 117, Lot 10
Macedon, Akanthos. Ca. 470-390 B.C. AR tetrobol (14.6 mm, 2.32 g). Forepart of bull left, head right; Π and swastika above / Shallow quadripartite incuse square. AMNG 34; SNG ANS 42; McClean 3142. aVF, lightly toned, deposits.
Starting price: 100 USD... | 28 Oct 2025 | 65 USD | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 291 | Silver, Lot 7
Macedon. Akanthos circa 470-430 BC.
Tetradrachm AR
28 mm, 17,47 g
Bull collapsing to left, attacked and mauled by lion upon his back to right; tunny fish to left in exergue / AKANΘION in shallow incuse around quadripartite square, the quarters raised and granulated.
Light cabinet tone; extremely fine
Desneaux 98 (D95/R88); HGC 3.1, 385.
Ex Savoca Herakles 1, Lot 6; sold and unpaid.
The silver tetradrachms of Akanthos, minted during the 5th century BC, are renowned for their dynamic and... | 26 Oct 2025 | 4,600 EUR | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 291 | Silver, Lot 9
Macedon. Chalkidian League. Olynthos circa 383-382 BC.
Tetradrachm AR
24 mm, 14,32 g
Laureate head of Apollo to right / ΧΑΛΚΙΔΕΩΝ around kithara with seven strings.
Minor flan flaw to rev., attractive deep cabinet tone over lustrous metal; Good Very Fine.
Robinson & Clement Group H, 27a (A22/P24); SNG ANS 474 (same dies); HGC 3.1, 498.
Ex Savoca Herakles 1, Lot 10; sold and unpaid.
The growing influence and expansionist aims of the Chalkidian League led by Olynthos in 382 BC led to cal... | 26 Oct 2025 | 2,400 EUR | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 19, Lot 37
MACEDON. Akanthos. Circa 480-470 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 28 mm, 17.28 g). Lion to right, attacking a bull collapsing to left with head raised; above, pellet-in-annulet; in exergue, stylized akanthos flower. Rev. Raised quadripartite square. Boston MFA 519. HGC 3.1, 383. Desneux -, cf. 48-68 (unlisted dies). SNG ANS 10. A nicely toned example of beautiful late Archaic style. Light marks and small scratches and with minor doubling on the obverse, otherwise, about extremely fine.
From the col... | 18 Oct 2025 | 9,000 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 19, Lot 84
CYPRUS. Uncertain mints. Early 5th century BC. Stater (Silver, 20 mm, 9.73 g, 12 h). Bull kneeling right, attacked on back by a lion, of which only head and forepaws are visible. Rev. Narrow rectangular incuse with volutes projecting from the corners on one side, and two central lines on the other. Nomos 33 (2024), 1448 var. (differing style and reverse incuse). Traité II, pl. CV, 19 (same dies). Of the highest rarity, apparently the third known example, and only the second of this variety. A ... | 18 Oct 2025 | 9,000 CHF | |
Naville Numismatics Ltd. - Auction 98, Lot 262
Greek
Macedon, Acanthus
Obol circa 500-470, AR 10 mm, 0.53 g. Head and neck of lioness, seen from above. Rev. Quadripartite incuse square with granulated recesses. SNG ANS 27. Rosen 87.
Old cabinet tone and very fine
Ex CNG e-sale 255, 2011, 18.
Starting price: 30 GBP... | 12 Oct 2025 | 44 GBP | |
Münzen Gut-Lynt GmbH - Auction 22, Lot 2073
GRIECHISCHE MÜNZEN. Makedonien Akanthos
Tetrobol um 430 - 390 v. Chr., Arkanthos. Stierprotome nach links, der Kopf zurückgewandt, darüber Swastika. Rv. Viergeteiltes und granuliertes Quadratum incusum. BMC 33 ff. SNG Copenhagen 17. SNG ANS 41. 2.26 g. Schön-sehr schön / Fine-Very fine.
Starting price: 20 EUR... | 3 Oct 2025 | 28 EUR | |
Münzen Gut-Lynt GmbH - Auction 22, Lot 2074
GRIECHISCHE MÜNZEN. Makedonien Akanthos
Lot 2 x Tetrobole, darunter 1 x Akanthos, um 450 - 400 v. Chr. (SNG Oxford 2207 ff.) sowie 1 x weiterer Tetrobol, um 400 - 350 v. Chr. (2x) 2 Stücke / 2 pieces. Sehr schön / Very fine.
Starting price: 20 EUR... | 3 Oct 2025 | 40 EUR | |
Numismatik Naumann (formerly Gitbud & Naumann) - Auction 156, Lot 68
MACEDON. Akanthos. Tetradrachm (Circa 370-360 BC). Alexios, magistrate.
Obv: AΛEΞIOΣ.
Lion right, attacking bull crouching left.
Rev: AKANΘION.
Quadripartite square with granulated raised fields; all within incuse square.
Desneux 151; HGC 3.1, 391.
Condition: Extremely fine.
Weight: 14.31 g.
Diameter: 27 mm.
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Estimate: 10000 EUR... | 7 Sep 2025 | Unsold | |
Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd - Auction 139, Lot 4142
Macedon, Akanthos, silver tetrobol, (470-390 B.C.), (2.28 g), obv. forepart of bull kneeling left, looking back, above P and swastika, dotted border, rev. shallow quadripartite incuse square granulated recesses, (cf.S.1369, SNG ANS 42, AMNG III/2, 35, pl. VII, 13 corr. (symbol on obv.). Bright, good very fine and very scarce.
Ex CNG retail January 2012, with their ticket.
Estimate: 300 AUD... | 29 Jul 2025 | Unsold | |
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CoinsNB - E-Auction 25, Lot 12
Greece (ancient) Akanthos Macedon 430 BC - 390 BC AR Tetrobol (bull) Silver 2.02g AU SNG ANS 7 31 SNG Ashmolean 2208 HGC 3.1 392 GCV 1369
Estimate: 300 EUR... | 9 Aug 2024 | 80 EUR | |
CoinsNB - E-Auction 24, Lot 1
Greece (ancient) Akanthos Macedon 470 BC - 390 BC AR Tetrobol Silver 2.36g AU ANS.38 GC.1369 var. BMC.34 HGCS. 3/1-392... | 26 Jul 2024 | 101 EUR | |
