Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 138 18-19 May 2023
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Gela.
Gela. Tetradrachm circa 415-405, AR 17.00 g. ΓΕ – ΛΩ[IΩN] Fast quadriga driven r. by Nike, holding kentron and reins; above, eagle flying r. In exergue, barley ear. Rev. ΓΕΛΑΣ retrograde Forepart of man-headed bull (the river-god Gelas) r.; above, barley grain. Jameson 191 (these dies). Regling, Warren, 234. SNG Lockett 777. SNG ANS 99 (these dies). de Nanteuil 285 (this coin). Gillet 421 (this coin). Jenkins 483.
Rare. Lovely old cabinet tone, good very fine / about extremely fine
Ex Sotheby, Wilkinson & Hodge 2 May 1905, Warren, 45; Rollin & Feuardent 2 May 19019, Talbot W. Ready, 146 and M&M 68, 1986, 109 sales. From the de Nanteuil, Warren and Charles Gillet collections and an Exceptional Collection assembled between the early 70s and late 90s.
Gela. Tetradrachm circa 415-405, AR 17.00 g. ΓΕ – ΛΩ[IΩN] Fast quadriga driven r. by Nike, holding kentron and reins; above, eagle flying r. In exergue, barley ear. Rev. ΓΕΛΑΣ retrograde Forepart of man-headed bull (the river-god Gelas) r.; above, barley grain. Jameson 191 (these dies). Regling, Warren, 234. SNG Lockett 777. SNG ANS 99 (these dies). de Nanteuil 285 (this coin). Gillet 421 (this coin). Jenkins 483.
Rare. Lovely old cabinet tone, good very fine / about extremely fine
Ex Sotheby, Wilkinson & Hodge 2 May 1905, Warren, 45; Rollin & Feuardent 2 May 19019, Talbot W. Ready, 146 and M&M 68, 1986, 109 sales. From the de Nanteuil, Warren and Charles Gillet collections and an Exceptional Collection assembled between the early 70s and late 90s.