MACEDON. Chalkidian League. AR Tetradrachm (14.43 gms), Olynthos Mint, ca. 420-379 B.C. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5.
HGC-3.1, 497; Robinson & Clement-56a (A39/P51; this coin) = SNG Lockett-1309 (this coin); cf. SNG ANS-479. Obverse: Laureate head of Apollo left; Reverse: Kithara; ∆E at bottom. Fairly SCARCE and highly appealing, this elegantly toned specimen presents a high relief obverse with rather clean surfaces and a charming overall color.
From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.
Ex: Richard Cyril Lockett Collection (Glendining - 10/1955) Lot # 1228.
Ex: Rodolfo Ratto (4/1927) Lot # 485.
Estimate: $3000 - $5000