Sicily, Gela AR Didrachm. Circa 490/85-480/75 BC. Nude warrior, holding javelin, on horseback right / Forepart of man-headed bull right, CEΛA (retrograde) in lower right field; all within shallow incuse circle. Jenkins, Gela 12 (O6/R6); HGC 2, 363. 8.61g, 21mm, 2h.
Very Fine; die-break to obv.(?), lightly toned, lustrous metal with iridescent highlights.
From the inventory of a German dealer, acquired from H. Wickert Münzhandlung;
Ex Lubich Collection (index card included), purchased from B.A. Seaby, Ltd. in 1985.