Watch List notes:

Sicily, Leontini. Tetradrachm; Sicily, Leontini; c. 460 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.04g. Rizzo-pl. 23.19, Boehringer-pl. 12.51. Obv: Head of Apollo laureate l. Rx: Lion's head l.; around, four barley corns and ethnic V (= ? upside down)- ??? - ?[??]? - ?.This portrait of Apollo is of exceptional style. Sharply struck with only slight wear on the wreath from minting. Beautiful reverse with some light earthen encrustation
($9750)