Tetradrachm of Gela, Sicily
Date465 BCE – 450 BCE
PeriodClassical Greece
MediumSilver
Credit LineGift of Drs. John and Bessie Sawhill
Object number2024.2.50
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DescriptionObv: Slow quadriga right rounding Ionic column
Rev: Forepart of bearded man-faced bull charging right; CEΛAΣ above
HGC 2, 339; Jenkins Group III 203-217, 224-243
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