Sicily. Katane. Circa 450-445 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 26 mm, 16.94 g, 8 h). Male charioteer wearing a long chiton and holding a goad in his right hand and the reins in both, driving a walking quadriga to right. Rev. ΚΑΤΑΝΑΙΟΝ Laureate head of Apollo to right. Gulbenkian 178. Rizzo pl. X, 13. Toned. Overstruck and with slightly rough surfaces, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.
Ex LHS 102, 29 April 2008, lot 66; Leu 81, An Outstanding Collection, 16 May 2001, 64; from the collection of Dr. F. Pipito, Superior 12 December 1987, 114, and ex Helbing 55, 8 November 1928, 3528.
Price realized | 4'000 CHF |
Starting price | 3'600 CHF |
Estimate | 4'500 CHF |