Sicily, Katane, Silver Tetradrachm
Sicily, Katane (c. 415-410 B.C.), Silver Tetradrachm. Dies engraved by the 'Master of the leaf'. Charioteer, wearing a long chiton and holding a kentron in his left hand and the reins in both, driving a quadriga right, Nike flies above to right to crown the horses, an eagle flying to right in the exergue, rev. KATANAION, laureate head of Apollo facing left, an olive-spray behind, 17.18g., 2h (Rizzo pl. XII, 7 (these dies); SNG ANS 1255; BMC 24; Jameson 540; Gulbenkian 184). Very light die-flaw on reverse, attractive cabinet toning, excellent style, obverse very fine, reverse good very fine.
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Sicily, Katane (c. 415-410 B.C.), Silver Tetradrachm. Dies engraved by the 'Master of the leaf'. Charioteer, wearing a long chiton and holding a kentron in his left hand and the reins in both, driving a quadriga right, Nike flies above to right to crown the horses, an eagle flying to right in the exergue, rev. KATANAION, laureate head of Apollo facing left, an olive-spray behind, 17.18g., 2h (Rizzo pl. XII, 7 (these dies); SNG ANS 1255; BMC 24; Jameson 540; Gulbenkian 184). Very light die-flaw on reverse, attractive cabinet toning, excellent style, obverse very fine, reverse good very fine.
