Classical Numismatic Group

Triton XXIII  –  14 - 15 January 2020

Classical Numismatic Group, Triton XXIII

Ancient, British and World Coins

Part 1: Tu, 14.01.2020, from 3:00 PM CET
Part 2: Tu, 14.01.2020, from 8:00 PM CET
Part 3: We, 15.01.2020, from 3:00 PM CET
Part 4: We, 15.01.2020, from 8:00 PM CET
The auction is closed.

Description

SICILY, Gela. Circa 480/75-475/70 BC. AR Tetradrachm (22.5mm, 17.23 g, 6h). Charioteer, holding kentron in right hand and reins in left, driving slow quadriga right; above, Nike flying right, crowning horses with open wreath held in both hands / Forepart of bearded man-headed bull (river god) right; CEΛAΣ above; all within shallow incuse circle. Jenkins, Gela, Group II, 169 (O46/R98); HGC 2, 338; SNG ANS 37 (same dies); Hirsch 397 (same dies); McClean 2237 (same dies); Rizzo pl. XVII, 1 (same dies). Old cabinet tone, a few minor scratches and flan flaw on reverse. Good VF.

From the San Vicente Collection.

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Price realized 4'750 USD
Starting price 1'200 USD
Estimate 2'000 USD
The auction is closed.
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