Italy, Sicily, Katana, 430 BCE to 425 BCE. OBVERSE: Head of Apollo facing right. Greek inscription to right. REVERSE: Biga to right, Nike flying to left above. SNG Cop. 176. Size: 17.15 grams, 25 mm.

Katana is the ancient name for the modern day city of Cantania and is situated on the east coast of the island of Sicily. Mt. Etna is located in close northern proximity and unleashed two powerful earthquakes that destroyed the city. The first was in 1169 CE and the later in 1693 CE. Katana was a very important city in ancient times and exhibited much culture and political power through the region. The ancient coins from this city are aesthetically very pleasing to the eye and for this reason generally attract serious collectors who are willing to pay top prices for the better specimens.

Provenance: private Healy collection, Studio City, California, USA, acquired over the last twenty years

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#127188

Choice VF+ with attractive cabinet toning. Another example not as nice as this one being offered by Gorny and Mosch, Auction 249, lot 91 with estimate of 5000 Euros.