★ From the collection of a Mentor. ★
Sicily, Gela Tetradrachm circa 440-430, AR 28.00 mm., 16.74 g.
Slow quadriga driven r. by charioteer holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying r. to crown the horses. In exergue, barely ear. Rev. ΓΕΛΑΣ Forepart of man-headed bull r. SNG ANS 73 (these dies). Jenkins 381.
Struck from worn obverse die, surface somewhat porous, otherwise very fine / good very fine
From the collection of a Mentor.
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