Gela. Tetradrachm circa 420-415, AR 17.44 g. Slow quadriga driven l. by charioteer holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying l. to crown the horses. Rev. ΓEΛAΣ Forepart of man-headed bull (the river-god Gelas) r. SNG ANS 93 (these dies). SNG Fitzwilliam 1000 (these dies). Jenkins 473.
Rare. A superb reverse perfectly struck in the finest Classical style. The obverse,
as usual, from a worn die, otherwise good extremely fine
Ex Nomos FPL 3, 2010, 11 and NAC sale 64, 2012, 682.
Price realized | 22'000 CHF |
Starting price | 12'000 CHF |
Estimate | 15'000 CHF |