Description: Sicily, Gela, 339 - 310 BC. AE Tetras. Three-quarter facing head of Demeter wearing wreath of grain ears, head turned slightly right / Bearded head of the river-god Gelas left, grain ears in hair.

Diameter: AE13 mm

Weight: 2,46 g

Grade: gF/gF

Attribution: Jenkins, Gela 549; SNG ANS 123; CNS III pg. 29, 59

Commentary: olive-brown patina, some rusty patches, some pitting, well centered

History: In 311 BC Carthage captured the city, which was completely destroyed two decades later, probably by Mamertines.

Article Number: 039-02-03-41652