Leontini Tetradrachm circa 430-425, AR 17.41 g. Laureate head of Apollo l. Rev. LEO – N – TI – NON Lion's head l., with open jaws and protruding tongue; around, three barley grains and, behind, laurel leaf. Rizzo pl. XXIIII, 4 (these dies). SNG ANS 229 (these dies). Boehringer, Studies Price, pl.12, 55 (these dies).
Undoubtedly one of the finest specimens known with a wonderful
iridescent tone. Virtually as struck and almost Fdc
Ex Helios sale 6, 2011, 14.
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