Sicily, Leontini, Silver Tetradrachm (17.49 g, 3h). 430 BC. Laureate head of Apollo facing left. Rev. LEONTINON (retrograde), head of a roaring lion facing left, its tongue protruding, four grain-ears around (Rizzo, pl. XXIII, 19 (this obverse die); SNG ANS 234 (this obverse die)). Some light die-rust on obverse, beautiful iridescent cabinet tone. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $10,000 - UP
Ex Ira & Larry Goldberg, Sale 41, 27 May 2007, lot 2850 Ex Numismatica Ars Classica, Auction 64, 17 May 2012, lot 691.
Price realized | -- |
Starting price | 8'000 USD |
Estimate | 10'000 USD |