MAGNA GRAECIA. SICILY, LEONTINI.
Silver tetradrachm, circa 476-466 BC.
Obv: charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving walking quadriga to right; above, Nike flying right and crowning horses; ΛEONTINON in exergue. Rev: head of lion right with open jaws and protruding tongue; four barley corns around. Extremely Fine.
Reference: Boehringer-25; HGC 2-663.
Rarity: Rare with ethnic in exergue.
Provenance: From the Euclidean Collection.
Die Axis: 3h.
Diameter: 24 mm.
Weight: 16.92 g.
Composition: Silver.
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Price realized | 3'500 GBP |
Starting price | 600 GBP |
Estimate | 1'200 GBP |