LeontiniPhrygillosTetradrachm

AR Leontini Tetradrachm 424-422 B.C.(16.2g) O: Apollo r.with an intense gaze that explodes the limits of the flan like a bolt from a crossbow, ivy tendril and letter phi behind head; Rizzo PL XXIV,11 same dies; Boston 283x Pl 113; Seltman Masterpieces of Greek Coinage pp 71-72; dies by Phrygillos R: Lion's head r. surrounded by 3 barleycorns and one fish below, (L)EONTINON G: aEF/EF S: Harlan J. Berk, Ltd 87th B/B Sale 9/13/95