Gela Tetradrachm, -465 – -450
Information
Country
Gela
Gela
Currency
Litra
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-465 – -450
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
17.16
Diameter (mm)
27
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Gela. Issued from -465 to -450. Struck in Silver. Measures 27 mm and weighs 17.16 g.
- Obverse
- Charioteer, holding reins in his right hand and kentron in his left, driving slow quadriga to right; in background, column with Ionic capital set on plinth of two steps.
- Reverse
- Forepart of the river-god Gelas, in the form of a man-headed bull, to right. (Gela)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (465 BC - 450 BC) | — |
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