SICILY, Gela. c. 490 85-480 75 BC from gods bull Watch Video
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Description: AR Didrachm, 8.17g (20mm, 12h).nnHorseman riding to right, preparing to cast javelin / Forepart of man-headed bull to right; CΕΛΑ around; within circular incusennPedigree: Acquired from Nomos AG. Ex Sottoceneri CollectionnnReferences: Jenkins, Gela, Group Ib, 8 (O5/R4). HGC 2, 362nnGrade: Beautifully struck with cabinet toning. Good EF. (gk1778)nnThere is a well written discussion of River Gods in the primary reference for Gela by G. Kenneth Jenkins. Jenkins notes that the river-god is scarce
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