Exceptional Style
286
Macedon, Olynthos, Chalkidian League (c.432-348 B.C.), Silver Tetradrachm, 14.47g, . Head of Apollo facing to right, wearing a laurel-wreath. Rev. X-A-Λ-KIΔ-EΩN, kithara, EΠI APIΣTΩNOΣ below (Robinson & Clement, Excavations at Olynthos, IX, 131; SNG ANS 497 (this reverse die); Dewing 1071). Well-centred on a full flan, beautiful style, lightly toned, extremely fine. $ 19,500 Purchased from Bank Leu AG, Zurich, 6 January 1990