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ANCIENT GREECE - GREEK
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766
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ANCIENT GREECE - GREEK
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Estimate €3,000
Voluntary lot
Description
ANCIENT GREECE - GREEK
Sicily, Leontini. ND tetradrachm (c. 455–430 BC), Leontini.
Obverse: Laureate head of Apollo facing left.
Reverse: LEO-N-TI-NOY. Lion’s head facing left, mouth open; surrounded by three barley grains and a leaf.
HGC 2, 671 – SNG ANS.257 – SNG Munich 559; Silver – 17.22 g – 24.5 mm – 12 h
Clearly and centrally struck, with a beautifully styled bust on the obverse. Slight flattening on the upper parts of the relief. Beautiful grey patina with subtle golden highlights. Superb.
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