Sicily. Leontinoi. Circa 450-440 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 27 mm, 16.77 g, 9 h). Laureate head of Apollo to right. Rev. ΛΕΟ-ΝΤ-Ι-ΝΟ-Ν Head of a lion with open jaws to right; around, four barley grains. Boehringer, Münzgeschichte 41. Cf. SNG ANS 224. A very attractive piece, well-struck and with a dark patina. Extremely fine. From a Swiss collection, acquired prior to 2005.
Price realized | 4'000 CHF |
Starting price | 2'000 CHF |
Estimate | 2'500 CHF |