SICILY. Leontini. AR Tetradrachm (12.68 gms), ca. 430-425 B.C. NGC EF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5.
Boehringer-56 (same dies); HGC-2, 672. Obverse: Laureate head of Apollo left; Reverse: Head of lion right; three barley grains around, lyre below. Pleasingly toned with a great cabinet nature, this piece features a solid strike, though some minor roughness under the tone is noted.
From the Hendrix Collection. Ex: Colin E. Pitchfork Collection. Ex: Triton II (12/1998). Lot # 182.
Estimate: $1250.00- $1750.00