Sicily, Leontini. Tetradrachm; Sicily, Leontini; c. 466-425 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.33g. SNG ANS-257 (same dies), Rizzo-pl. XXIII.4 (same dies). Obv: Head of Apollo laureate l. Rx: Lion's head l.; around, four barley corns and ethnic V (= ? upside down) ?? - ? - ?? - ???.Without the heavy die break in the lower part of the hair which normally disfigures this obverse die. Tiny hairline at base of neck from striking. Wonderful example of the tetradrachms of Leontini. MS
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