Lot 4: SICILY, Gela, ca. 465-450 B.C. AR Tetradrachm. Toned Fine.

AUCTION: Sale 277 - US Sale

Description

SICILY, Gela, ca. 465-450 B.C. AR Tetradrachm (15.17 g, 25.4 mm). Charioteer driving walking quadriga right, holding reins and kentron; column with Ionic capital behind / CELAS (retrograde) - Forepart of man-headed bull right. Jenkins 243; SNG Cop 262. Toned Fine, porous surfaces.This is a scarcer variety with the man-headed bull being wreathed in an olive branch.

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 4
Listing #: 234381
Closed: Thursday, February 16, 2012 4:03:00 PM CT
Estimate: $1,200

Sold Winning Bid: $720
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Description

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 4
Listing #: 234381
Closed: Thursday, February 16, 2012 4:03:00 PM CT
Estimate: $1,200