Sicily, Leontini. Tetradrachm; Sicily, Leontini; 475-466 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.94g. Boehringer Münzgeschichte-22 (same dies). Obv: Slow quadriga r. driven by charioteer, Nike flying above crowns horses. Rx: Head of roaring lion r., surrounded by four barley grains, ?E - ON - TI - N - ON around. Ex NFA XIV, 1984, lot 38.This coin is one of the first issues of Leontini. The reverse die on this coin is quite scarce and more expressive than most in its small series. EF
Estimate: $5450