SICILY, Syracuse. Gelon I. 485-478 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25.5mm, 16.56 g, 10h). Struck circa 480-478 BC. Good VF.

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Lot: 18. Estimated: $ 1 500

Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 2 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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SICILY, Syracuse. Gelon I. 485-478 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25.5mm, 16.56 g, 10h). Struck circa 480-478 BC. Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving slow quadriga right; above, Nike flying right, crowning horses / Diademed head of Arethousa right; four dolphins around. Boehringer Series VIb, 85 (V41/R55); HGC 2, 1306; HGC 2, 1306; SNG ANS 21 (same dies); Nanteuil 321 (same dies). Iridescent tone, some die wear, light scratch on obverse. Good VF.


Closing Date and Time: 4 December 2024 at 10:05:40 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.