Sicily, Gela Tetradrachm c. 465-450 a.C.

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Silver tetadracma from Gela, Sicily, dating to circa 465–450 BC, weight 17.13 g, diameter 30.84 mm, non‑graded condition, obverse with a dancing half‑protome of a bull and reverse with a quadriga, augury, a column and an exergue with a ear of grain, slightly off‑centre.

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Ancient Sicilian gela tetradrachm from the 5th century BC. BB (beautiful) condition. Diameter 30.84 mm, weight 17.13 g. On the reverse, a quadriga with an augury and a column, with an ear of wheat below in exergue; on the obverse, a half-protome of a dancing bull. Slightly off-center.

Ancient Sicilian gela tetradrachm from the 5th century BC. BB (beautiful) condition. Diameter 30.84 mm, weight 17.13 g. On the reverse, a quadriga with an augury and a column, with an ear of wheat below in exergue; on the obverse, a half-protome of a dancing bull. Slightly off-center.

Details

Era
Before 1400
Culture/region
Sicily, Gela
Year/Period and Variation
c. 465-450 a.C.
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Metal
AR
Condition
Ungraded
Weight
17.13 g
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Objects sold
Private

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