Sicily, Leontinoi, Tetradrachm, ca. 455-430 BC; AR (g 17,05; mm 25; h 10); Laureate head of Apollo l., Rv. Lion's head to l., with open jaws and tongue protruding; behind, laurel leaf; around, three barley grains and LEONTINOY (sic!). HGC 2, 671; Boehringer, Münzgeschichte, 55 (same dies).
Old cabinet tone; well centered specimen; die break on obverse; extremely fine.
Price realized | 2'600 EUR |
Starting price | 500 EUR |