SICILY. Gela. Circa 490/85-480/75 BC. Didrachm (Silver, 21 mm, 8.36 g, 11 h). Nude bearded warrior riding horse to right, brandishing spear in his right hand and holding reins in his left. Rev. CEΛAΣ Forepart of the river-god Gelas, in the form of a man-headed bull, to right. Jenkins, Gela, 100 (O30/R55). Struck from a worn obverse die and with a flan fault on the reverse, otherwise, about very fine.
Price realized | 340 CHF |
Starting price | 100 CHF |