★ Lizard Chasing Fly ★

Sicily. Gela. AR Tetradrachm, c. 420-415 AD. Obv. Slow quadriga driven left by charioteer, holding reins and kentron; above, Nike flying left to crown the horses. In exergue, lizard left chasing fly. Rev. ΓEΛAΣ. Forepart of manheaded bull left. SNG Cop. 270 (these dies); SNG ANS 91 (these dies); Jenkins 469.24 (these dies); Jameson 586 (these dies). AR. 17.23 g. 25.00 mm. A choice example, from masterly engraved dies, bright and superb. Lovely even warm grey toning, with golden hues. About EF.