Greek Coins. The Chalcidian League. Olynthus.
Tetradrachm circa 400, AR 14.44 g. Laureate head of Apollo l. Rev. Χ – A –Λ – ΚΙΔ – ΕΩΝ Six-stringed cithara. Robinson-Clement –, cf. 18 (for obverse). Kraay-Hirmer 407 (this coin). Boston, MFA 578 (this obverse die).
A portrait of fine Classical style struck in high relief. Light iridescent
tone and extremely fine / good extremely fine
Ex Hess-Leu 2 April 1958, 136 and Leu 77, 2000. 160 sales. From the collection of an aesthete.