Sicily, Leontini, Tetradrachm ca. 475-460 BC, NGC graded, very rare

Sicily. Leontini. Tetradrachm 475-460 BC. Silver 16.77 g.; 26.5 mm.
Obverse: Fast quadriga driven right by charioteer, holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying right to crown horses //
Reverse: Lion's head right, with open jaws and tongue protruding; around four barley grains. Reverse caption: ΛE – O – NT – I – N – ON

Rizzo pl. XXII, 6 (this reverse die). SNG-ANS: 199 (this obverse die).

Very rare. Beautifully toned, of fine style and very well-preserved.  A superb piece from Leontini's earliest Tetradrachm issue.
NGC graded Ch XF / Certification Number: 6639414-016