Details
LOT 2592
Sicily, Katane AR Drachm. Circa 405-403/2 BC.
KATANAIΩ-N, charioteer driving quadriga galloping to right, holding kentron in his right hand and reins in his left; above, Nike flying to left, crowning the charioteer with wreath / AMENANOΣ, head of the river-god Amenanos to left, wearing taenia; two fish and crayfish around. HGC 2, 582; SNG ANS 1263; SNG Copenhagen 181. Very Fine.(3.81gr, 18mm, 12h.).
Provenance
Ex Ian Roper collection, UK, before 2000.
Property of a West London, UK, gentleman.
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