SICILY, Katane. Circa 435-412 BC. AR Tetradrachm (24mm, 16.63 g, 12h). Reverse die signed by the "Maestro della foglia". Good VF.

Triton XXVII
Lot: 43. Estimated: $ 5 000

Greek, 12h, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver

Sold For $ 6 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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SICILY, Katane. Circa 435-412 BC. AR Tetradrachm (24mm, 16.63 g, 12h). Reverse die signed by the "Maestro della foglia". Charioteer, wearing long chiton, holding kentron in left hand and reins in both, driving fast quadriga of horses right; above, Nike flying right, crowning horses with wreath held in both hands / Head of Apollo right, wearing laurel wreath; plane leaf to left (signature), KATANAION to right. Mirone –; HGC 2, 572 (same dies as illustration); SNG ANS 1256 (same dies); SNG Lloyd 898 (same dies); Dewing –; Gillet 392 (same dies); Gulbenkian 185 = Jameson 541 (same dies); Pozzi 417 (same dies); Rizzo pl. XII, 11 (same dies). Toned, minor die flaw on obverse. Good VF. Fine style.

Ex Künker 133 (11 October 2007), lot 7930; Sternberg XXVI (16 November 1992), lot 47; R. Cappelli Collection [“Sammlung eines Diplomaten”] (Sternberg XX, with Apparuti, 20 April 1988), lot 259.

The masterful artist who engraved the reverse die was identified as "the Leaf Master" by Rizzo because of his use of leaves (laurel, plane and others) as a form of signature.

The final winners of all Triton XXVII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 9-10 January 2024.

Triton XXVII – Session One – Lot 1-337 will be held Tuesday morning, 9 January 2024 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 25% for all others.

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