★ A lovely hemistater or drachm from Kyrene ★

KYRENAICA. Kyrene. Ophellas, Ptolemaic Governor , first reign, circa 322-313 BC. Hemistater or Drachm (Gold, 14 mm, 4.30 g, 11 h), Chairios, magistrate. XAIPIΟΣ Horseman to right with petasos hanging over his shoulder. Rev. K-Y/P-A Silphium plant with fruits; to lower left, cicada. Boston MFA 1328 ( same dies ). Naville 106 ( same dies ). Pozzi 3275 ( same dies ). Weber 8438 ( same dies ). Rare. A lovely example of this difficult issue, well struck and of fine style. A few tiny scratches and with some minor marks , otherwise, good very fine.

From the P.T.M. collection of coins from North Africa.