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© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Tetradrachm 440 BC - 430 BC
| Silver | 17.32 g | - |
| Issuer | Gela (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 440 BC - 430 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Attic drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.32 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#390889 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Forepart of man-headed bull right, crowned by a female figure (the nymph Sosipolis?) standing before it.
Script: Greek (retrograde)
Lettering: ΣΟΣΙΠΟΛΙΣ
Translation: Gela
Comment
K. Regling, Sammlung Warren 232; Rizzo pl. XVII, 21.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm coin from Gela (Sicily) is that it features a unique combination of Greek and indigenous Sicilian elements on its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts the head of the Greek goddess Athena, while the reverse side features a representation of a native Sicilian deity, possibly the goddess Astarte, along with a Greek inscription that reads "ΓEΛΑΣ" (Gelas), indicating the city of Gela's minting of the coin. This blending of cultural influences reflects the rich cultural exchange and diversity that existed in ancient Sicily during the Greek colonization period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (440 BC - 430 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Tetradrachm (440 BC - 430 BC) coin.
