Sicily, Catana, Tetradrachm ca. 440-430 BC, NGC graded

Sicily. Catana. Tetradrachm 440-430 BC, AR 28 mm, 17.15 g.
Obverse: Charioteer driving slow quadriga r., holding long kentron and reins; above, Nike flying r. to place a wreath on horses // Reverse: KATANAION Laureate head of Apollo r.

SNG ANS 1249 (these dies). SNG Copenhagen 177 (these dies). Gulbenkian 182 (these dies).

Rare. Old cabinet tone and extremely fine
NGC graded XF Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5