Sicily, Gela Tetradrachm circa 420-415, AR 24.00 mm., 16.45 g.
Slow quadriga driven r. by charioteer holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying r. to crown the horses. In exergue, lizard catching fly l. Rev. ΓΕΛΑΣ Forepart of man-headed bull l. Boston, MFA 246 (these dies). SNG Copenhagen 270 (these dies). Jenkins 469.
Old cabinet tone, minor corrosions, otherwise Very fine
From the collection of a Mentor.
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