Katane/Catana. Silver Tetradrachm (17.26 g), 450-440 BC. Slow quadriga r., the driver, wearing long, sleeveless chiton, holding the reins with both hands, kentron in his r. hand. Reverse: KATANAI - O-N. Head of Apollo r., the long hair tied up in a laurel wreath in the back of the head. Gulbenkian 1, 179 (these dies); SNG ANS 1241 (these dies). Rare. Excellent classical style. Pleasing old toning with lustre present. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $10,000
Ex Barone Pennisi di Floristella, Acireale collection; Bank Leu AG, Zurich 22, 1979, lot 20.