Description: Macedonia, Akanthos, 400 - 358 BC. Helmeted head of Athena right / A-K-N-A within wheel of four spokes.

Diameter: AE14 mm

Weight: 2,96 g

Grade: gF/gF

Attribution: AMNG 45; SNG ANS 53; BMC 42

Commentary: attractive green patina, good centering

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: 006-07-06-41652