Greek Coinages, Leontini: Tetradrachm, struck c. 475-70 under the tyrant Hieron of Syracuse

Obverse: slow quadriga driven right by charioteer, holding kentron and reins; wreath-bearing Nike flying right above

Reverse: λεοντινον [retrograde]: Lion’s head right with open jaws and tongue protruding; four barley grains around

Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 17.04g/2h

References: Matese 5h, this coin [D2/R4]; Ashmolean 1776; Rizzo pl. XXII, 8

Condition: Almost extremely fine, mottled patina with golden highlights £2,000-£2,600

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Neale Collection of Ancient Greek Coins.

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NAC Auction 54, Zurich, 24 March 2010, lot 37
NAC Spring Sale, Zurich, 25 May 2020, lot 130