Ancient Coins

Sicily, Sicily, Gela, Didrachm, c. 425-420, mounted warrior, wearing Phrygian helmet and chiton, thrusting with spear at fallen naked hoplite holding shield, rev. head of river-god Gelas left, within olive wreath, 8.04g/3h (Jenkins 463; SNG ANS 87). Very fine and very rare, of the finest classical style (£2,500-3,000)