Sicily, Katane. Silver Tetradrachm (16.98 g), ca. 435-425 BC. Dies by the "Maestro della foglia". Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving fast quadriga right; above, Nike flying right, crowning horses with wreath.rev. KATANAION, laureate head of Apollo right; behind, plane-leaf (mostly off flan). SNG Lloyd 898 (same dies); SNG ANS 1256 (same dies); Rizzo pl. 11, 16 (these dies); Gulbenkian 185 (these dies). Beautiful fine classical style. Slightly short of flan, delicate light toning. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $3,000
From the Dionysus Collection.