Gela Tetradrachm, -440 – -430
Information
Country
Gela
Gela
Currency
Litra
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-440 – -430
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
17.32
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Gela. Issued from -440 to -430. Struck in Silver. Measures 0 mm and weighs 17.32 g.
- Obverse
- Slow quadriga driven right by charioteer holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying right to crown the horses; in exergue, [ΓΕΛΟΙΟΝ] retrograde.
- Reverse
- Forepart of man-headed bull right, crowned by a female figure (the nymph Sosipolis?) standing before it. (Gela)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (440 BC - 430 BC) | — |
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