MACEDON. Chalkidian League. AR Tetradrachm (14.45 gms), Olynthos Mint, ca. 420-379 B.C. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5. Fine Style. Die Shift. HGC-3.1, 497; Robinson & Clement-81e (A52/P73; this coin, illustrated on pl. XXVIII); SNG ANS-487 (same dies). Obverse: Laureate head of Apollo left; Reverse: Kithara; tripod above, [KPA at bottom]. Exceptionally artistic and impressive, this specimen offers a charming cabinet tone and a well centered strike. The noted die shift is quite subtle, and is overshadowed by the boldness of the overall execution by the celator. From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.
