Description: Macedonia, Akanthos, 400 - 358 BC. Helmeted head of Athena left / AKAN in four-part square.

Diameter: AE12 mm

Weight: 2,2 g

Grade: gF/aVF

Attribution: SNG ANS 56

Commentary: green patina, obverse slightly off-center

History: Akanthos refused twice the offer to participate in Chalkidian League and, under the threat of war, called for Sparta's aid; the Spartans and Acanthians captured and destroyed Olynthos in 382 BC.

Article Number: 006-10-06-41652