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LOT 9254977
Sicily, Gela AE Tetras or Trionkion. Circa 420-405 BC.
ΓΕΛΑΣ, head of the river-god Gelas to right; [barley grain behind neck] / Bull standing to left, head lowered, as if to charge; three pellets (mark of value) in exergue. Jenkins, Gela, Group VIII-IX, 499; CNS 9; HGC 2, 379. Good Very Fine.(4.64gr, 19mm, 1h.).
Provenance
Acquired on the UK art market.
From the collection of Mr Carlos Bahamonde, Manchester, UK.
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LOT 9254977
Sicily, Gela AE Tetras or Trionkion.
Estimate £20 - 30€23 - 35 (for guidance only)$27 - 41 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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