Sicily, Gela.
Tetradrachm circa 465-460, AR 27 mm, 16.74 g. Slow quadriga driven r. by charioteer holding reins and kentron; in the background, column. In exergue, ketos. Rev. CEΛAΣ Forepart of man-headed bull (the river-god Gelas) r.; above, Nike flying r. holding wreath. Jenkins, Gela 222. Randazzo 43.
An extremely rare variety, only the third specimen known, of an extremely rare issue.
Struck on a broad flan and with a delicate old cabinet tone, very fine / good very fine
Ex Hess-Divo sale 328, 2015, 14.
Price realized | 2'500 CHF 3 bids |
Starting price | 1'600 CHF |
Estimate | 2'000 CHF |