Greek Coins. Leontini
Tetradrachm circa 475, AR 25 mm, 17.03 g. Slow quadriga driven r. by charioteer, holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying r. to crown horses. Rev. ΛE –O – N – TIN – ON retrograde Lion's head r., with open jaws and tongue protruding; around four barley grains. Rizzo pl. XX, 8 (this obverse die). SNG München 536 (these dies). AMB 347 (these dies). Boehringer, Leontini, 7 (these dies).
Rare and in unusual condition for the issue. Wonderful old cabinet tone and extremely fine
Ex NAC sale 54, 2010, 37.