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Tetradrachm of Gela

Tetradrachm of Gela

Greek

obverse: quadriga, horses walking; above, Nike flies to crown horses; palmette between volutes in exergue. reverse: GELAS, forepart of river-god Gelas as man-headed bull; below, [swan].

Silver

Classical period

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