Leontini Tetradrachm, -476 – -466
Information
Country
Leontini
Leontini
Currency
Litra
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-476 – -466
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
17.49
Diameter (mm)
22.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Leontini. Issued from -476 to -466. Struck in Silver. Measures 22.5 mm and weighs 17.49 g.
- Obverse
- Charioteer, holding kentron in right hand and reins in left, driving slow quadriga right; above, Nike flying right, crowning horses with open wreath held in both hands.
- Reverse
- Head of roaring lion right; retrograde ΛEO-NT-I-N-O and four barley grains around. (Leontini)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (476 BC - 466 BC) | — |
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