SICILY. Gela. AR Didrachm (8.75 gms), ca. 490/485-480/475 B.C. NGC Ch AU★, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5. Fine Style. HGC-2, 363; Jenkins-20 (O7/R8); SNG ANS-5 (same dies before being re-engraved); SNG Lloyd-956. Obverse: Nude warrior riding horse right, preparing to cast javelin held over head; Reverse: Forepart of man-headed bull right. A tremendous, breathtaking example, this glistening piece is truly a work of art that has been well preserved over the past two-and-a-half millennia. Charming cabinet toning and hints of golden brilliance accentuating the devices show off its allure, while a well centered strike ensures that all of its magnificence reaches the gaze of the viewer. For the advanced collectors of Gela, Sicilian silver, or fine archaic issues in general, this is undoubtedly an example worth immense consideration and adoration. <strong>VERY RARE</strong> this captivating and radiant. Ex: Triton VII (1/2004) Lot # 44.<p>Ex: Sothebys (3/1996) Lot # 48.
