Leontini
Tetradrachm circa 450, AR 17.27 g. Laureate head of Apollo l. Rev. Λ – EON – TINO – N Lion's head l., with open jaws and protruding tongue; around, four barley grains. Jameson 1830 (these dies). Kraay-Hirmer pl. 8, 24 (this obverse die). AMB 351 (these dies). SNG ANS 236 (these dies). Boehringer, Studies Price, pl. 12, 51 (this obverse die). An elegant portrait of excellent Classical style struck on very fresh metal. Lovely light iridescent tone and good extremely fine Ex NAC sale 10, 1997, 117.