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SICILY - GELA. tetradrachm, 430-425 B.C. years. Charioteer leading quadriga toward r.; above, crown. R / Forepart of bull with human head to r.; in exergue, fish. Jenkins, Gela, Group VI, 395.10. SNG (ANS) 78. g. 16.49. Diam. mm. 26.51. Arg. Scattered corrosion on reverse. BB/MB Shipping only in Italy. Shipping only in Italy.

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SICILY - GELA. tetradrachm, 430-425 B.C. years. Charioteer leading quadriga toward r.; above, crown. R / Forepart of bull with human head to r.; in exergue, fish. Jenkins, Gela, Group VI, 395.10. SNG (ANS) 78. g. 16.49. Diam. mm. 26.51. Arg. Scattered corrosion on reverse. BB/MB Shipping only in Italy. Shipping only in Italy.

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