Catana
Tetradrachm signed by Euainetos circa 410-405, AR 17.26 g. Fast quadriga to l. about to steer around an Ionic column; charioteer wears long chiton and holds reins in both hands. Above, Nike flying r., holding wreath and a tablet inscribed ΕΥΑΙΝ. Under horses’ hooves, pellet and in exergue, crab. Rev. ΚΑΤΑΝΑΙΩΝ Laureate head of Apollo l.; in l. field, a bell hanging on a knotted fillet and in r. field, crayfish. Rizzo pl. XIV, 6 (these dies). Gulbenkian 188 (these dies). Kraay-Hirmer pl. 14, 42 (these dies). AMB 334 (these dies).
Very rare and among the finest specimens known. A masterpiece of Classical art
from one the best engravers of the period. Struck on sound metal with a
lovely light tone and extremely fine

Ex Freeman & Sear Fixed Price List Winter 2009 and NAC sale 59, 2011, 515.