Sicily. Gela. Circa 490-475 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 25.07 mm, 17.19 g). Charioteer driving slow biga right, holding kentron and reins; Nike flying above crowning horses. Rev. CEΛΑΣ, forepart of the river-god Gelas right, in the form of a man-headed bull. HGC 2, 338. Jenkins 161.4 (this coin). Delightful cabinet tone. Good Very Fine - About Extremely Fine.
Ex Naville Ars Classica XII, 18 October 1926, lot 716; from G. de Ciccio Collection, Sambon & Canessa 19 December 1907, lot 145.
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