KYRENAICA. Kyrene. Circa 525-480 BC. Drachm (Silver, 14 mm, 4.18 g, 6 h), Attic standard. Silphion plant with fruits. Rev. Head of Zeus-Ammon to right, with ram's horn over his ear, within incuse square. BMC pl. IV, 14 B ( same dies ). BMFA -. SNG Copenhagen -. Extremely rare. A nicely toned piece with an impressive head of Zeus Ammon. The obverse struck somewhat off center and with a minor flan fault on the reverse, otherwise, very fine.

From a Swiss collection, formed before 2005.