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Lot # 87
Sicily. Katane. AR Tetradrachm, c. 435-412 BC. Obv. Charioteer, wearing long chiton, holding kentron and reins, driving slow quadriga right. Rev. Head of Apollo right, wearing laurel wreath; to right, KATANAION. HGC 2 568; SNG ANS 1241; SNG Lloyd 893; Rizzo pl. X, 12. AR. 16.62 g. 28.00 mm. R. Rare. Sound metal and broad flan. A superb example, brilliant and prettily toned, with iridescent highlights. Good VF.