Leontini. Tetradrachm circa 440-435, AR 17.02 g. Laureate head of Apollo r. Rev. LE – O – N – T – IN – ON Lion's head r., with jaws open and tongue protruding; around, four barley grains. Rizzo pl. XXIII, 16 (these dies). SNG Ashmolean 1793. Boehringer, Studies Price, pl. 12, 47 (this obverse die). SNG ANS 244 (this obverse die). Kraay-Hirmer pl. 8, 23 (these dies).
Very rare. Old cabinet tone and good very fine
This coin is sold with a French export licence.
Price realized | 5'500 CHF |
Starting price | 4'000 CHF |
Estimate | 5'000 CHF |