SICILY, Katane. Circa 412-410 BC. AR Drachm (17mm, 4.14 g, 9h). Reverse signed by Choirion. NGC Ch VF, 4/5, 3/5, Fine Style, light scratches.

CNG Feature Auction 132
Lot: 126.
Closing Date: May 19 2026 11:00 ET

Greek, Silver

Estimate: $ 3 000

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SICILY, Katane. Circa 412-410 BC. AR Drachm (17mm, 4.14 g, 9h). Reverse signed by Choirion. Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving fast quadriga right; above, Nike flying left, crowning charioteer with wreath / Head of Amenanos left, wearing tainia; [two] fish and crayfish around; XOI PIΩN below. Mirone 66 (this coin illustrated); Rizzo pl. XIV, 14 (this coin illustrated); HGC 2, 583 var. (signatures). Toned. In NGC encapsulation 1999695-001, graded Ch VF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 3/5, Fine Style, light scratches. Very rare.

Ex Triton II (1 December 1998), lot 176.

This drachm was struck during the golden age of Sicilian numismatic art, when masters such as Euainetos and Kimon were at the height of their skills. Some of these masters exhibited their work on various issues at Katane, and Mirone lists two series of drachms during this time, from dies by Choirion and Euainetos, some of which were even signed. Nearly all of the very rare drachms of this type are struck from dies of these two engravers.

The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 132 lots will be determined at the live online sale that will be held on 18-19 May 2026.

CNG Feature Auction 132 – Session One – Lot 1-318 will be held Monday morning, 18 May 2026 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

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