Olynthus, the Chalcidian League. Tetradrachm circa 370-367,

Olynthus, the Chalcidian League.
Tetradrachm circa 370-367, AR 14.35 g. Laureate head of Apollo r. Rev. Χ - Α - Λ / ΚΙΔ / ΕΩΝ Cithara with seven strings; between the uprights, AE and, in exergue, ΕΠΙ ΤΙΜΑΡΧΟΥ. AMNG III/2, pl. XVII, 13. SNG ANS 503 (this obverse die). Ravel, RN 1933, pl. 15 (this obverse illustrated). Robinson-Clement, Group Q, 97c (this coin illustrated).

Rare. A superb portrait of fine late Classical style struck in high relief.

Wonderful old cabinet tone and extremely fine



Ex Hess-Leu sale 24 March 1959, 150. From an Exceptional Collection assembled between the early 70s and late 90s.