SICILY. Katane. Circa 450-430 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 27 mm, 17.09 g, 5 h). Charioteer driving quadriga walking to right, holding kentron in his left hand and reins in his right; above, Nike flying right, crowning the horses with a wreath. Rev. KATA[NAION] Laureate head of Apollo to right. Giesecke pl. 4, 6 ( same dies ). Rizzo pl. XI, 9 ( same dies ). SNG ANS 1247 ( same obverse die ). Minor marks and the reverse struck somewhat off center, otherwise, very fine.
Price realized | 855 CHF |
Starting price | 150 CHF |