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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Nicholas Molinari, post: 2632568, member: 78411&quot;]The archaic tetradrachms of Gela were the types that initially sparked my interest in the man-faced bull, so it is truly surprising that this is my first one.&nbsp; Specifically, the 160-189 varieties are my absolute favorites. I remember when I first started collecting that I doubted I would ever spend so much on a coin, but now that I&#039;ve spent nearly double this on bronze types I figured it was time.</p><p><br /></p><p>My photos, like the CNG ones, don&#039;t do the coin justice.&nbsp; Sure, it is a little rough from cleaning, but it is a beauty to hold.</p><p><br /></p><p>I&#039;m in love <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Jenkins 163, c. 480-470 BC, quadriga/ Acheloios Gelas. Probably issued by Gelo, the warrior-priest turned tyrant who was well schooled in the Kypris-Acheloios tradition!</p><p>[ATTACH=full]579506[/ATTACH]</p><p>[ATTACH=full]579507[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>Post your CNG eAuction 389 wins![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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