Catalogus
| Uitgever | Leontini |
|---|---|
| Jaar | 450 BC - 430 BC |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Waarde | Tetradrachm (20) |
| Valuta | Litra |
| Samenstelling | Silver |
| Gewicht | 17.43 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Dikte | |
| Vorm | Round (irregular) |
| Techniek | Hammered |
| Oriëntatie | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Graveur(s) | |
| In omloop tot | |
| Referentie(s) | SNG ANS 4#231, HGC 2#667 var. |
| Beschrijving voorzijde | Laureate head of Apollo right. |
|---|---|
| Schrift voorzijde | |
| Opschrift voorzijde | |
| Beschrijving keerzijde | Head of lion right with open jaws and protruding tongue; four grain kernels around. |
| Schrift keerzijde | Greek |
| Opschrift keerzijde | LE-ONTINO-Σ |
| Rand | |
| Muntplaats | |
| Oplage |
ND (450 BC - 430 BC) - - |
| Numisquare-ID | 7562464630 |
| Aanvullende informatie |
Historical Context: This silver tetradrachm from Leontini, minted between 450 and 430 BC, emerges from a flourishing High Classical period in Sicilian Magna Graecia. This Chalcidian colony navigated complex politics between powerful Syracuse and Athens. Issuing such substantial coinage underscores its economic prosperity, driven by agriculture, and its assertion of civic independence. These pieces served as powerful symbols of Leontini's identity and wealth during a pivotal era for the Greek West.
Artistry: This coin exemplifies High Classical Greek numismatic art, characteristic of Sicilian mints. Though no engraver is named, the artistry reflects master die-cutters' skill. The obverse typically features a finely rendered, laureate head