Sicily. Gela. Circa 490-475 BC. Didrachm (Silver, 19.88 mm, 8.71 g). Naked warrior on horseback right, holding spear and reins. Rev. CΕ - Λ - Α, Forepart of a man-headed bull right. Jenkins Gela, Group Ib, 14 (this dies). SNG ANS 4. SNG Lloyd 956. Buceti 8. HGC 2, 362. Lovely old cabinet tone with iridescence. Typical die break on reverse. Near Extremely Fine. Rare.
Ex Italo Vecchi 5, 5 March 1997, lot 99.