© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Tetradrachm 455 BC - 430 BC
| Silver | 17.16 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Leontini (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 455 BC - 430 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (20) |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.16 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#135182 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of roaring lion facing right with four barley grains around it. Inscription split in four, around the lion´s head.
Script: Greek
Lettering: LEO-NTI-NO-N
Translation: Leontini
Comment
Rizzo pl. XXIII, 2.
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin from Leontini (Sicily) features a unique design on its obverse side, which includes a portrait of a bearded man wearing a laurel wreath, believed to be a representation of the Greek god Apollo. This design was not only aesthetically pleasing but also served as a symbol of the city's cultural and religious ties to ancient Greece.
