Lot 4547
Sale 71 · Important Australian, British & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
Sicily, Gela, (c.450-440 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.298 grams), obv. slow quadriga driven right by male charioteer holding reins, Nike above crowning horses, dotted border, rev. forepart of man headed bull to right with long beard, above reversed and backwards legend **GELAS, (cf.S.795, Jenkins 359, obv. 69, rev. 143 [notes only five examples known of these dies], SNG Tubingen 582 [same dies]. SNG Delepierre 553-554 [same dies]). Slightly off centred, otherwise good very fine and a very rare die combination.
- Estimate
- $2,200
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $1,700