Kyrenaika, Kyrene AR Didrachm. Temp. Magas, circa 294-275 BC. Horned head of Zeus Karneios to left / Silphion plant; [monogram] to upper left, star to upper right, KY-PA across fields. BMC 238, pl. XXII 1 (same dies); SNG Lockett 3475; SNG Copenhagen 1238 corr. (monogram). 7.69g, 21mm, 11h.
Near Extremely Fine; light cabinet tone with hints of lustre.
Ex cgb.fr, Mail Bid Sale 32, 6 December 2007, lot 76.
Price realized | 1'400 GBP |
Starting price | 1'200 GBP |
Estimate | 2'000 GBP |