SICILY. Gela. AR Tetradrachm (17.50 gms), ca. 420-415 B.C. NGC Ch AU, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5. Fine Style. HGC-2, 356; Jenkins-475.1 (O92/R185; this coin); SNG ANS-94 (same dies). Obverse: Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving quadriga right; above, crowning Nike flying left; in exergue, bird with flapping wings; Reverse: Forepart of man-headed bull right; all within incuse circle. Incredibly elegant and enticing, this tremendous specimen presents beauty <strong>RARELY </strong>encountered for the type, with the flan of excellent metal acting as the perfect canvas for intricate artistry. The details in the face of the man-headed bull are particularly provocative, with the "fine style" designation being wholly appropriate. As listed in the Ars Classica sale, this piece has "<em>style et conservation superbes</em>." From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.<p>Ex: Ars Classica XVI (7/1933) Lot # 516.
