Leontini
Tetradrachm circa 430-425, AR 17.82 g. Laureate head of Apollo l. Rev. LEO – N – TI – NON Lion's head l., with open jaws and protruding tongue; around, three barley grains and, behind, laurel leaf. Rizzo pl. XXIIII, 4 (these dies). SNG ANS 229 (these dies). AMB 353 (these dies). Boehringer, Leontinoi, pl.12, 55 (these dies). Perfectly struck and centred on a full flan and with a superb old cabinet tone. Good extremely fine From the Harald Salvesen collection (privately purchased from Victor England in the 90's).
Price realized | 8'500 CHF |
Starting price | 3'200 CHF |
Estimate | 4'000 CHF |