Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 133 21 Nov 2022
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Tetradrachm circa 405, AR 17.30 g. Fast quadriga driven l. by charioteer, holding reins in both hands; above, Nike flying r. to crown him. In exergue, H. Rev. KA[TANAIΩN] Head of young river-god Amenanos l. Rizzo pl. XIV, 2 (these dies). Jameson 543 (these dies). Gulbenkian 187 (these dies). SNG ANS 1259 (these dies).
Very rare and in unusually fine condition for the issue. Struck on unusually fresh
metal and with a light iridescent tone. Traces of overstriking on reverse,
otherwise extremely fine
Ex Triton XI, 2008, 40 and Gemini VII, 2011, 92 sales. From the Dr. Patrick Tan collection.
Tetradrachm circa 405, AR 17.30 g. Fast quadriga driven l. by charioteer, holding reins in both hands; above, Nike flying r. to crown him. In exergue, H. Rev. KA[TANAIΩN] Head of young river-god Amenanos l. Rizzo pl. XIV, 2 (these dies). Jameson 543 (these dies). Gulbenkian 187 (these dies). SNG ANS 1259 (these dies).
Very rare and in unusually fine condition for the issue. Struck on unusually fresh
metal and with a light iridescent tone. Traces of overstriking on reverse,
otherwise extremely fine
Ex Triton XI, 2008, 40 and Gemini VII, 2011, 92 sales. From the Dr. Patrick Tan collection.