SICILY. Gela Tetradrachm circa 420–415 BC, AR 17.37 g. Charioteer, holding reins and kentron, driving slow quadriga l.; above, Nike flying l. to crown the horses. Rev. ΓEΛAΣ retrograde. Forepart of the man-headed bull, the river-god Gelas, r. Jenkins, Gela 472 (O91'/R183). Rizzo, pl. XVIII, 1. SNG ANS 92. SNG Lockett 769. BMC Sicily 47. Pozzi 439. HGC 2, 355. A magnificent specimen of this celebrated issue, of superb Classical style. The reverse is exceptionally well struck and preserved, displaying the river-god Gelas in unusually high relief, with remarkable definition of the eye, facial features, hair and beard. The obverse, struck from the characteristically worn die, is nevertheless notably stronger than usuallyencountered for this die: Nike is clearly visible above the quadriga and the horses retain an unusual degree of modelling and relief. Beautiful old cabinet tone and an exceptionally attractive appearance. Minor flan irregularities, otherwise about extremely fine, the reverse extremely fine. Provenance: Ex Adolph Hess, from an old Swiss collection. Accompanied by the original handwritten collector's ticket recording Gela, Tetradrachme AR, a weight of approximately 17.37 g, the reference Rizzo, Taf. 18,1, and the acquisition date 23 January 1970. SHIPMENT ONLY WITHIN EU!!!