SICILY, Gela. Circa 420-415 BC. AR Didrachm (21mm, 7.88 g, 11h). Near VF.

Triton XXIX – Session 5
Lot: 5049. Estimated: $ 300

Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 650. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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SICILY, Gela. Circa 420-415 BC. AR Didrachm (21mm, 7.88 g, 11h). Horseman riding right, preparing to cast [javelin] / Forepart of man-headed bull left within circular incuse. Jenkins, Gela, Group VIII, 479 (O93/R189); HGC 2, 366 (same dies as illustration); McClean 2266 (same dies); Pozzi 442–3 (same dies); Rizzo pl. XVIII, 10 (same dies). Toned, scratches on reverse. Near VF.

Ex Kurpfälzische Münzhandlung 23 (7 December 1982), lot 17; Kurpfälzische Münzhandlung 21 (8 December 1981), lot 44; Kurpfälzische Münzhandlung 20 (1 June 1981), lot 26; Schweizerische Bankverein 5 (16 October 1979), lot 66.


Closing Date and Time: 21 January 2026 at 10:16:00 ET.



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