SICILY, Gela. Circa 490/85-480/75 BC. AR Didrachm (23.5mm, 8.61 g, 11h). Warrior, nude, riding right, preparing to cast javelin / Forepart of man-headed bull right. Jenkins, Gela, Group Ib, 34A (O11/R15’); HGC 2, 362. Iridescent tone, some weakness to strike, numerous light scratches, die wear on obverse. VF.
Ex Trausnitz Collection (Nomos Obolos 18, 21 February 2021), lot 76, purchased from Münzhandlung Athena, July 1996.
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