Lot 10: Sicily, Gela. Ca. 440-430 B.C. AR tetradrachm. Good VF, areas of weakness, obverse a little off center. Reverse die of charmingly grotesque style.

AUCTION: ACCG 1st Annual Benefit Auction (Auction 211)

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Sicily, Gela. Ca. 440-430 B.C. AR tetradrachm (23 mm, 17.52 g, 3'). Charioteer driving walking quadriga right; above, Nike flying right, crowning horses with wreath / [C]ELAS, forepart of man-headed bull right; water-plant or reed before. Cf. Jenkins group V, 389 (O79/R-; reverse die not listed). Good VF, areas of weakness, obverse a little off center. Reverse die of charmingly grotesque style.

Donated by: Marlena M. Wald, Georgia

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 10
Listing #: 197870
Closed: Sunday, August 17, 2008 5:09:00 PM CT
Estimate: $1,500

Sold Winning Bid: $901
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Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 10
Listing #: 197870
Closed: Sunday, August 17, 2008 5:09:00 PM CT
Estimate: $1,500