Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
Lot 4889 SESSION 16 - 9.30AM FRIDAY 16 APRIL Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
Estimate $500
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SOLD $460
SICILY, Gela, (c.450-440 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.72 grams), obv. slow quadriga driven right by male charioteer holding reins, Nike above crowning horses, dotted border, rev. forepart of man headed bull to right with long beard, weakly above **[G]ELA[S], (cf.S.795, Jenkins 352, obv. 68, rev. 138 [notes nine examples known of these dies], SNG ANS 72). Has porosity in fields, but a distinctive pair of dies, fine/nearly very fine and a scarce die combination with collectors ticket.
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Estimate $500
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