Sicily, Gela, Silver Didrachm, Ch AU 4/5, 4/5 holding a kentron and the

holding a kentron and the reins

Mint state with original lustre

A minor scuff on reverse

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Sicily, Gela, Silver Didrachm, Ch AU 4/5, 4/5 holding a kentron and theSicily, Gela (c. 490 475 B. C.), Silver Didrachm. Rider, naked but for a helmet, on a horse galloping right, hurling a spear from his raised right hand, rev. CEA, forepart of a man headed bull right, 8. 47g., 11h (Jenkins Group I, 34A; SNG Lockett 758 (these dies)). A very attractive example, on a broad flan, with a particularly well struck reverse, iridescent cabinet tone, extremely fine. Graded by NGC, Choice AU, strike 4 5, surface 4 5, fine style