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15: Sicily, south-west coast, Gela, Tetradrachm

This representation of the young river god of Gela is of the finest craftsmanship. In the short cropped hair is a diadem with a small horn visible above the forehead. It is the profile of a young aristocrat of Gela in southern Sicily. It was only when I saw this coin on a large screen that I became aware that the fish on the upper left is swimming on his back with open, breathing gills. This is a master work of detail from 425 BC.