KYRENAIKA. Kyrene. Magas, Ptolemaic governor, circa 304-276 BC. Hemiobol (Silver, 7 mm, 0.44 g, 6 h). Horse advancing to right; star above. Rev. Lyre with six strings. BMC 269-70, pl XXV, 8-9. Buttrey, 155. SNG Copenhagen -. A rare type. Very fine.

From the Battos Collection.

There are six strings in the bottom of the lyre, but seven on the upper part. That is certainly an interesting musical instrument. But of course, this is the "exotic" Kyrene, that anything can happen.