Leontini, Silver Tetradrachm

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Sicily, Leontini. (c. 455-430 BC). Silver Tetradrachm. Obverse: Laureate head of Apollo facing right. Reverse: Head of a roaring lion right, ΛEO-NT-IN-ON and four barley grains around. (HGC 2, 667;…
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Description

Sicily, Leontini.

(c. 455-430 BC).

Silver Tetradrachm.

Obverse: Laureate head of Apollo facing right.
Reverse: Head of a roaring lion right, ΛEO-NT-IN-ON and four barley grains around.

(HGC 2, 667; SNG ANS 220-1 (same obverse die)).

Good Very Fine.

16.96g.

Specification

Period 445 - 430 BC
Date c. 455-430 BC
Coin Group

Ancient Greece

Denomination

Tetradrachm

Coin Ruler

Leontini

Country

Italy and Sicily

Coin House

Sicily

Metal

Silver

References HGC 2, 667; SNG ANS 220-1 (same obverse die)
Weight 16.96 g

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