SICILY, Gela. Circa 490/85-480/75 BC. AR Didrachm (20mm, 8.71 g, 7h). VF.

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Lot: 16. Estimated: $ 500

Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 700. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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SICILY, Gela. Circa 490/85-480/75 BC. AR Didrachm (20mm, 8.71 g, 7h). Horseman riding right, preparing to cast javelin / Forepart of man-headed bull right within circular incuse. Jenkins, Gela, Group Ic, 76 (O24/R34); HGC 2, 363; Dow, ACTTB, p. 233 (this coin). Old collection tone, off center on obverse. VF.

From the Joseph A. Dow Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 39 (18 September 1996), lot 269.

The present coin is published in Joseph A. Dow, Ancient Coins Through the Bible (Mustang, OK: Tate, 2011), in the chapter Paul’s Journey to Rome. CNG is pleased to offer coins from the collection of the author here, and in subsequent electronic auctions.

Closing Date and Time: 18 February 2026 at 10:05:00 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.