Sicily, Leontini, Tetradrachm ca. 475-460 BC, very rare, NCG graded Ch XF

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

SNG-ANS: 199.

Very rare! Beautifully toned, of fine style and very well-preserved. A superb piece from Leontini's earliest Tetradrachm issues. NGC graded Ch XF Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5