Lot 2966

Sale 124 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Medals, and Banknotes

Description

Sicily, Leontini, (c.425 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.87 grams), obv. laureate head of Apollo to left, dotted border, rev. head of lion to left, around three barley grains and olive leaf behind, around **LEONTINON, (cf.S.833, SNG ANS 256-7 same dies). Steel blue patina, extremely fine and rare.

Ex Robert Tonner Collection. Previously the cover coin of DNW Auction 73, lot 57, with ticket.

Estimate
$10,000
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$8,000

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