Sicily, Gela AR Tetradrachm. Circa 420-415 BC. Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving slow quadriga to right; Nike flying to left above, crowning charioteer with wreath; in exergue, [bird] standing to left / Forepart of man-headed bull to right; ΓEΛAΣ above. Jenkins, Gela 476 (O92/R186); SNG ANS 95 (same dies); HGC 2, 356. 17.06g, 25mm, 7h.
Very Fine; Cleaning Marks
Ex Robert and Julius Diez Collection, Classical Numismatic Group, Electronic Auction 294, 16 January 2013, lot 37, includes Diez ticket citing 'ex Thieme, Dresden'. C.G. Thieme issued lists in the late 19th and early twentieth centuries, and managed the auctions of the Numismatic Association of Dresden.