★ The Lion with Focused Eyes ★

Greek Italy. Bruttium, Rhegion. AR Tetradrachm, c. 420-410 BC. Obv. Lion’s mask facing. Rev. PEΓINOΣ Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, olive-sprig. HN Italy 2494; SNG Cop. 1933; Herzfelder 71; cf. specimen NAC sale 33, 2006, 53 (same dies). AR. 17.18 g. 24.00 mm. R. Warm and delicate patina, underlying luster. About EF/Good VF. Sold but not paid in our Auction LVII, 2022, lot 123.