Horse / Man-headed Bull
Gela (Sicily) - Litra
Description
Obverse: Horse advancing right; wreath above; within beaded border
Reverse: Forepart of man-headed bull right
A nice example of the classic Gela type with horse and man-headed bull. Dark tone and about extremely fine condition. Ex NAC with strong provenance including multiple prior NAC sales.
Details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Composition | Silver |
| Issuer | Gela |
| Ruling Authority | Unknown |
| Period of Issue | 465 BC - 450 BC |
| Weight | 0.74 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Orientation | ↑↑ 7h |
| Denomination | 1 Litra |
| Standard | Sicilian Litra |
| References | Jenkins, Gela #324; SNG ANS 4 #54-61; HGC 2 #373; SNG Fitzwilliam #989; SNG Munich 5 #288 |
Provenance
| Location | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | Astarte, XIV - Lot 79 | 2004 |
| Switzerland | Numismatica Ars Classica, Auction 52 - Lot 64 | 2009 |
| Switzerland | Numismatica Ars Classica, Auction 59 - Lot 1564 | 2011 |
| Switzerland | Numismatica Ars Classica, Summer Sale 2025 - Lot 154 | Jul 30, 2025 |
| United States | Lelouch Collection | Current |