2850

2850- Sicily. Leontini, c. 445-430 BC. AR Tetradrachm (

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,000.00 USD
2850- Sicily. Leontini, c. 445-430 BC. AR Tetradrachm (
<Our item number 109750><B>Sicily. Leontini, c. 445-430 BC. AR Tetradrachm &#40;17.42 g&#41;.</B> Laureate head of Apollo left. <I>Reverse:</I> Head of roaring lion left, four barley grains around; ethnic above, retrograde. Cf. SNG ANS 233 for obverse; cf. Dewing 630, probably same obverse die, but much later die state. The obverse die showing rust and some wear; the reverse fresh and sharp. The centers just a trifle soft, but overall cleanly struck and bold. The obverse especially with bright luster; all beneath a handsome light to medium gray tone with areas of colorful iridescence. Attractive. <B>Uncirculated.</B> <BR>Estimated Value &#36;1,500-2,000. <BR><BR>Our item number 109750<BR><IMAGES><P ALIGN="CENTER"><IMG SRC="http://www.goldbergcoins.net/liveauction/41jpegs/109750.jpg"> <BR><IMG SRC="http://www.goldbergcoins.net/liveauction/41jpegs/109750N2.jpg"> </P></IMAGES>