Sicily, Leontinoi, Silver Tetradrachm in the background a naval

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Sicily, Leontinoi, Silver Tetradrachm in the background a navalSicily, Leontinoi (c. 450 430 B. C.), Silver Tetradrachm. Head of Apollo facing right, wearing a laurel wreath, with locks of his hair trailing down his neck, rev. LE O NT IN ON, head of a roaring lion facing right, its tongue protruding, four barley grains around, 17. 24g., 9h (Rizzo, pl. XXIII, 5; Gulbenkian 215; SNG ANS 220). A very attractive example of this beautiful issue, of superb early Classical style, a few light marks beneath toning,