★ Beautifully Toned ★

MAGNA GRAECIA. SICILY, GELA.
Silver Didrachm, circa 490-475 BC.
Obv: horseman riding right, preparing to cast javelin. Rev: forepart of man-headed bull right; CΕΛΑΣ below; all within circular incuse.

About Very Fine; obverse struck off-centre, beautifully toned with attractive multi-coloured iridescence emanating from both sides.

From the Kent Rondeau Collection; ex Nomos AG, obolos 28 (2/7/2023), lot 22.

Reference: Jenkins-Group Ib, 66 (O20/R29); BMC-19; SNG ANS-11 (same obv. die); HGC 2-363.
Die Axis: 2h.
Diameter: 20 mm.
Weight: 8.44 g.
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