A wonderful rendering of the river-god Gelas
Lot 19
SICILY. Gela. Circa 465-450 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 27 mm, 17.16 g, 4 h). Charioteer, holding reins in his right hand and kentron in his left, driving slow quadriga to right; in background, column with Ionic capital set on plinth of two steps. Rev. CEΛAΣ Forepart of the river-god Gelas, in the form of a man-headed bull, to right. Jenkins 228 (O61/R120). SNG Lockett 752 (same dies). Boldly struck and attractive, and with a wonderful reverse. Minor scratches, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.

From the collection of Regierungsrat Dr. iur. Hans Krähenbühl, privately acquired from Münzen & Medaillen AG on 7 October 1967 (with a photocopy of the original invoice enclosed).
Estimate:
5000 CHF
Starting price:
4000 CHF
Hammer price:
15000 CHF
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