Sicily, Gela; AE Onkia; head of Gelas/bull
Description:
Sicily, Gela, 420 - 405 BC. AE Onkia. Head of river-god Gelas right / Bull butting left, pellet mark of value in exergue.
Diameter:
AE11 mm
Weight:
1 g
Grade:
aVF/aVF
Attribution:
CNS 13; SNG ANS 111
Commentary:
brown patina with coating of light greenish deposits, good details and well centered
History:
405 BC Gela was captured by Carthaginians and completely destroyed.
Article Number:
019-10-08-41652