Gela
Didrachm circa 490-475 BC, AR 8.51 g. Naked and helmeted rider on prancing horse r., wielding spear in raised r. hand, l. arm behind horse's mane, holding reins. Rev. CE – ΛΑ partially retrograde Forepart of man-headed bull r.; all within shallow circular incuse. Boston, MFA 241 (these dies). Kraay-Hirmer pl. 55, 156 (these dies). Hunterian 210 (these dies). Jenkins 28. Of excellent style and with a magnificent old cabinet tone. Good extremely fine Ex CNG Numismatic Review Winter 2019, 495050. Sold with a PNG Photo-certificate dated 27 March 2000.