Sicily, Gela, Tetradrachm ca. 450-440 BC, rare

Sicily. Gela. Tetradrachm ca. 450-440 BC. Silver 17.66 gr., 25 mm.                                 
Obverse: charioteer driving slow biga to the right; above, Nike flying to the right crowning the horses; in exergue: palmette with tendrils //
Reverse: CEΛΑΣ; protome of the river god Gelas as a man-headed bull, to the left.

Ref: Jenkins, Gela, 363, (O71/R146); SNG ANS.

A beautiful coin with a wonderful rendering of the river-god Gelas. The obverse somewhat weak, however a pleasing coin in hand, Rare. Choice Very Fine