Lion Head / Five Pellets

Leontinoi (Sicily) - Pentonkion (⁵⁄₁₂ Litra)
Head of roaring lion right with protruding tongue; border of dots
Five pellets arranged in X-form

Description

Obverse: Head of roaring lion right with protruding tongue; border of dots
Reverse: Five pellets arranged in X-form

Details

CompositionSilver
IssuerLeontinoi
Ruling AuthorityUnknown
Period of Issue476 BC - 466 BC
Weight0.22 g
Diameter7 mm
Orientation
↑↑
8h
DenominationPentonkion (⁵⁄₁₂ Litra)
StandardSicilian Litra
ReferencesWinterthur #714; HGC 2 #700

Numista Reference

Provenance

LocationDescriptionDate
Germany
Münzen Gut-Lynt GmbH, Auction 24 - Lot 521
Mar 21, 2026
United States
Lelouch Collection
Current