SICILY. Gela . Circa 480/75-475/70 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 27 mm, 16.55 g, 4 h). Quadriga driven slowly to right by a bearded charioteer; above, Nike flying right to crown the horses. Rev. CΕΛΑΣ Forepart of man-headed bull to right. Jenkins, Gela 110 (O33/R64). Randazzo 21 ( same dies ). SNG ANS 23 ( same obverse die ). Lightly toned, with a particularly attractive reverse. Obverse struck from a worn die , otherwise, very fine.
From the collection of W. F. Stoecklin, Amriswil, Switzerland, acquired from Bank Leu Zurich prior to 1975.
Price realized | 550 CHF |
Starting price | 300 CHF |