

Sicily. Gela. Tetradrachm. Circa 420-415 BC (Silver, 24.84 mm, 17.27 g). Charioteer driving slow quadriga left, holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying left, crowning horses. Rev. ΓEΛAΣ, Forepart of man-headed bull (the river-god Gelas) right, within incuse circle. Jenkins, Group VIII, 473.1 (this coin). SNG ANS 93. SNG Fitzwilliam 1000. Rizzo pl. XVIII, 1 var. (retrograde legend). Buceti 36. HGC 2, 355. Cabinet tone. As usual, struck with worn obverse die, but with a reverse perfectly struck in the finest Classical style. About Extremely Fine. Rare.
From the D(oe) & G(ay) Collection, ex Feuardent, 18 June 1924, lot 34. Formerly in the Chabenat Collection, ex Etienne Bourgey - Chabenat II, 14 December 1911, lot 38. Formerly in the Giuseppe De Ciccio Collection, ex Sambon & Canessa, 19 December 1907, lot 155.
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CHF 1'500
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Closing on: 2025-06-10 13:30:00 Roma time