Stunning Leontini
Sicily. Leontini. AR Tetradrachm, c. 440-430 BC. From a reverse die signed by the 'Maestro della foglia'. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo left. Rev. LEONTINON. Head of a lion with open jaws left; around, three barley grains and, behind the head, a laurel leaf. HGC 2 670 (same obv. die as illustration); SNG ANS 241 (same dies); Boehringer, Münzgeschichte 53 (same obv. die). 17.49 g. 27.00 mm. Restoration on obverse. An outstanding example, sharply struck, with lovely warm dark patina. EF.
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