Greek Coinages, Gela: Tetradrachm, struck under the tyrant Polyzalos, c. 460

Obverse: charioteer driving slow quadriga right, holding kentron and reins; wreath-bearing Nike flying right above

Reverse: γελασ: forepart of man-headed bull right

Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 17.34g/7h

References: Jenkins Gp IId, 172 [O46/R101]; Lockett 748-9; Rizzo pl. XVII, 1

Condition: Extremely fine, sharply struck from dies of superb style; pretty grey tone £6,000-£8,000

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Neale Collection of Ancient Greek Coins.

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Tkalec Auction, Zurich, 8 September 2008, lot 11
CNG Mail Bid Sale 87, Lancaster, 18 May 2011, lot 207
M. Gasvoda Collection, CNG Triton XXII, New York, 8 January 2019, lot 114