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Tetradrachm 480 BC - 470 BC
| Silver | 17.04 g |
| Issuer | Gela (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 480 BC - 470 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Attic drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.04 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#184079 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Forepart of man-headed bull to right, the river-god Gelas
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΓΕΛΑΣ
Translation: Gela
Comment
Randazzo 19.
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 that occurred in ancient Sicily, where Greek colonizers interacted with the native populations and created new forms of art, architecture, and currency.
