KYRENAICA. Kyrene. Circa 550-500 BC. Hemidrachm (Silver, 10 mm, 1.86 g). Silphium fruit with point downwards and stem above. Rev. Incuse square divided into 5 compartments. Cf. BMC 6 ( Drachm, for the reverse ), 7-8 ( for the denomination ). Extremely rare. Toned and clear. Very fine.

From the Dr. Paul Peter Urone Collection, ex Classical Numismatic Group 91, 19 $September 2012, 408.