Sicily, Katane AR Drachm. Circa 405-403/2 BC. Female charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving galloping quadriga to right; above, Nike flying to left crowning charioteer with wreath held in outstretched arms; KATANAIΩN in exergue / Horned head of the river-god Amenanos turned slightly to right, fish swimming upwards to left and right. Rizzo pl. XIV, 12; BMC Sicily 36; SNG ANS -; HGC 2, 580 (same dies). 4.00g, 18mm, 9h.
Very Fine; cabinet tone. Extremely Rare.
From the David Freedman Collection;
Privately purchased from Mike Vosper Ltd;
Ex Bertolami Fine Arts - ACR Auctions, Auction 67, 11 July 2019, lot 87.
Price realized | 2'200 GBP |
Starting price | 1'350 GBP |
Estimate | 2'250 GBP |