Gela. Tetradrachm circa 420-415, AR 17.15 g. Slow quadriga driven r. by charioteer, holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying r. to crown the horses. Rev. Forepart of man-headed bull (the river-god Gelas) r.; in exergue, heron (?) r. SNG Fitzwilliam 996 (these dies). SNG ANS 89 (these dies). Jenkins 466.
Light iridescent tone and good very fine / about extremely fine
Ex Felix Schlessinger 26 February 1934, 51; Hess-Leu 31, 1966, 99 and Spink 20, 1986, 71 sales. From the duplicate of the Hermitage museum and the Harald Salvesen collection.
Price realized | 8'000 CHF |
Starting price | 4'000 CHF |
Estimate | 5'000 CHF |