‡ Sicily, Gela, tetradrachm, c. 450-440 BC, charioteer in slow biga right; above, Nike flying right to crown horses; in ex., palmette with tendrils, rev., CΕΛΑΣ, forepart of man-headed bull (river-god Gelas) left, 17.10g, die axis 11.00 (Jenkins 363; Jameson 584 = ANS 1997.9.3 same dies; BMC 40, same dies), fine to very fine, a very rare variety Provenance: European Connoisseur collection (formed before 2002).

Estimate: GBP 1500-2000