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Both sides of an irregularly shaped silver gray coin with relief decoration on each side.

Tetradrachm of Gela

Greek

Obv.: Horse quadriga driven by male charioteer in long chiton; above small Nike flying l. crowning horses. Rev.: Forepart of man-headed bull with long pointed beard and horns, swimming l/ (river god Gelas)

Silver

Classical period, Early

Coins