Greek Coins
Gela
Tetradrachm circa 420-415, AR 17.55 g. Slow quadriga driven r. by charioteer, holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying r. to crown the horses. Rev. [Γ]Ε − Λ − Α − Σ ??Forepart of man-headed bull r.; in exergue, heron (?) r. SNG Fitzwilliam 996 (these dies). SNG ANS 89 (these dies). Jenkins 466.
A very elegant and harmonious reverse die. Wonderful old cabinet tone,
insignificant areas of weakness, otherwise extremely fine
Ex Hamburger sale 98, 1933, 217. From the collection of Charles Gillet.