Greek Coinages, Leontini: Tetradrachm, struck c. 450-440

Obverse: laureate head of Apollo right, hair rolled back behind, locks falling beside face

Reverse: λεοντινον: lion’s head right, with protruding tongue, four barley-grains around

Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 17.01g/1h

References: Boehringer 47, same dies; Rizzo pl. XXIII, 16; Ashmolean 1793

Condition: Very fine, grey tone £1,000-£1,500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Phillips Family Collection of Ancient Greek Coins.

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Glendining Auction, 19 December 1946, lot 175