Sicily, Gela, Tetradrachm ca. 450-440 BC

Sicily. Gela. Tetradrachm circa 450-440 BC, AR 17.52 g.
Obverse: Slow quadriga driven r. by charioteer, holding reins and kentron; in field above, Nike flying r. to crown the horses. In exergue, palmette with flanking tendrils // Reverse CEΛAS Forepart of man-headed bull r.

SNG Copenhagen 263 (these dies). Jenkins 360.

Lovely light iridescent tone, weakly struck on obverse, otherwise extremely fine