SICILY. Gela. Circa 450-440 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 28 mm, 16.51 g, 8 h). Quadriga driven slowly to right by a bearded charioteer; above, Nike flying right to crown the horses; in exergue, palmette with tendrils. Rev. ?ΕΛΑΣ Forepart of man-headed bull to right. Jenkins, Gela 345 (O66/R135). SNG ANS 63 (same obverse die). Nicely centered and toned, and of particularly fine style. Porosity on the obverse, otherwise, good very fine.
From a European collection, acquired in the 1990s.
Price realized | 5'200 CHF |
Starting price | 5'200 CHF |
Estimate | 6'500 CHF |