Important Ancient Coins

Sicily, Tetradrachm, c. 430-420, laureate head of Apollo left, rev. lion's head with protruding tongue left, surrounded by three barley grains and a laurel leaf, 17.84g/9h (SNG ANS 257, same dies; Rizzo pl.24, 4, same dies). Extremely fine and attractively toned (£1,200-1,500)