GREEK COINS
SICILY
Gela. Circa 450-440 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 29mm, 16.45 g 5). Quadriga driven slowly to right by a bearded charioteer; above, Nike flying right to crown the horses; in exergue, palmette with tendrils. Rev. CΕΛΑΣ Forepart of man-headed bull to right. Gulbenkian 199. Jenkins, Gela 354 ( same dies ). Rizzo pl. XVII, 20. SNG ANS 65 ( same dies ). Toned and attractive. Nearly extremely fine. Ex Lanz 50, 27 November 1989, 61.
Price realized | 4'200 CHF |
Starting price | 2'000 CHF |
Estimate | 2'500 CHF |