Sicily, Leontinoi (c. 430-425 BC), Tetradrachm; AR (17,40 g; 25 mm)

Sicily, Leontinoi (c. 430-425 BC), Tetradrachm; AR (17,40 g; 25 mm)
Laureate head of Apollo l.; Rv. Lion's head l., with open jaws and tongue protruding, around which LEONTINON; laurel leaf behind, three barley-corns around. Boehringer 55; Rizzo pl. XXIV, 4; SNG ANS 257. Good extremely fine. Exceptional portrait of fine style.

Ex Numismatica Ars Classica, private sale.