Greek Coinages, Gela: Didrachm, struck under the tyrant Gelon, c. 485-480

Obverse: rider on horse prancing right, nude except for cavalry helmet, preparing to cast spear in raised right hand

Reverse: γελασ: forepart of man-headed bull right

Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 8.50g/1h

References: Jenkins 28 [O9/R11]; Rizzo pl. XVII, 6; Ashmolean 1720

Condition: Extremely fine with a handsome depiction of the river god, enhanced by pretty toning; a little porosity on the obverse £1,500-£1,800

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

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Bt Spink, December 1968