★ Signed by Choirion ★

Sicily. Katane. AR Drachm, c. 405-404 BC. Signed by the artist Choirion. Female charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving fast quadriga right; above, Nike flying left, crowning charioteer; in exerguee, KATANAIΩΝ. / ΑΜΕΝΑΝΟΣ. Horned head of river-god Amenanos left, wearing tainia; below and behind, XOI-PIΩN; two fishes and a crayfish around. Rizzo pl. XIV, 14; SNG ANS -; SNG Lockett -; SNG Lloyd -. AR. 3.80 g. 18.00 mm. RRR. Extremely rare, very few specimens known. A choice example, in excellent condition for issue. Lovely light cabinet tone. about EF. Ex Roma Numismatics XII, 2016, lot 82.