Greek Coinages, Katane: Tetradrachm, struck c. 408-05; signed work of Euainetos

Obverse: quadriga galloping around turning post, the charioteer crouched low, wrestling to restrain the horses; wreath-bearing Nike flying above, holding plaque bearing artist’s signature (partially off flan); crab in exergue

Reverse: καταναιων: laureate head of Apollo left, lock of curls falling beside face; knotted fillet with bell before; crayfish behind

Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 17.16g/4h

References: Mirone 68; Rizzo, pl. XIV, 6; Ashmolean 1710

Condition: Almost extremely fine, grey toned with a small edge scuff; struck from the finest quadriga die sunk in antiquity £6,000-£8,000

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Phillips Family Collection of Ancient Greek Coins.

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Collection

Egger Auction 18, Vienna, 10 December 1906, lot 69
Ars Classica Auction XVI, 3 July 1933, lot 481
SNC December 1940 (4970)
Bt Spink, July 1943