Gela. Tetradrachm circa 415-404, AR 17.21 g. [ΓΕΛΩIΩN] Fast quadriga driven r. by Nike, holding kentron and reins; above, eagle flying r. In exergue, barley ear . Rev. ΓΕΛΑΣ retrograde; Forepart of man-headed bull (the river-god Gelas) r.; above, barley grain. Jameson 191 (these dies). SNG Lockett 777. SNG ANS 99 (these dies). Jenkins 483.19 (this coin).
Rare. Lovely old cabinet tone, good very fine / about extremely fine
Ex Hess-Leu 12-13 April 1962, 61; Hirsch 204, 1999, 107 and Triton VI, 2003, 98 sales. From the Harald Salvesen collection.
Price realized | 6'500 CHF |
Starting price | 4'000 CHF |
Estimate | 5'000 CHF |