Sicily. Leontini. AR Tetradrachm, c. 455-430 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right. Rev. ΛEONTINON. Head of roaring lion right, four barley grains around. SNG ANS 249 (same dies); SNG Cop. -; Boehringer, Leontini -, cf. 67; Rizzo pl. XXIV, 15 (same obverse die); SNG Lockett 804 (same dies). 17.06 g. 27.00 mm. RR. Very rare. Attractive coin with a spectacular reverse, the lion is the emblem of the expressive power of the engraving art of Greek Sicily. Obverse struck from worn die. Pleasant old toning with warm hues and underlying luster. About EF/Good EF.
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