Greek Antiquity - The Macedonian kingdom. Acanthus, AR
The Macedonian kingdom. Acanthus.AR Tetradrachm, ca.BC, ca.28mm, ca.17.2g.Lion attacking bull, all within pelleted border./Quadripartite incuse square with granulated surfaces.Nr. Desneux 78Acanthus was founded in the seventh century BC and became a prolific mint. It's coinage circulated widely in northern and mainland Greece. Of the Archaic Greek coinages, the imagery of Acanthus is among the most striking and influential, depicting a lion attacking a bull, a motif adopted by several other cities. Lions prowled the lands of Thrace and Macedon in this era. This image of the life-and-death struggle is particularly powerful, displaying the full vigor of Archaic Greek art.See images for a proper impression.GR-WPBD Read More