Greek Coins. Leontini
Tetradrachm circa 460-450, AR 27 mm, 17.27 g. Laureate head of Apollo r., hair rolled behind neck. Rev. LEO – N – T – I - NO – N Lion's head r., with jaws open and tongue protruding; around, four barley grains. SNG ANS 230. Boehringer, Studies Price, 40.
Wonderful old cabinet tone and very fine
From a Swiss collection from Tessin assembled in the 1920's (sold with its original ticket).