The M.L. Collection of Coins of Magna Graecia and Sicily Gela Tetradrachm circa 415-405, AR 17.13 g. Fast quadriga driven l. by charioteer holding kentron and reins; above, eagle flying l. and, in exergue, ear of barley l. Rev. ΓEΛAΣ Man-headed bull standing l.; to l., long barley-stalk with ear in front of bull’s face and another below its beard. In exergue, barley grain. Jameson 593 (these dies). SNG Fitzwilliam 1010 (these dies). SNG Copenhagen 279 (these dies). Jenkins Gela 485.16 (this coin). Very rare. An attractive specimen of this desirable and difficult issue. Of fine style, struck on a full flan with a lovely light iridescent tone and good very fine Ex CNG-NAC sale 40, 1996, 743. From the A.D.M. collection.
Price realized | 10'000 CHF |
Starting price | 10'000 CHF |
Estimate | 12'500 CHF |