KYRENAICA. Kyrene. Ophellas, Ptolemaic Governor, first reign, circa 322-313 BC. Hemistater or Drachm (Gold, 15 mm, 4.30 g, 11 h), Chairios, magistrate. XAIPIΟΣ Horseman riding to right, petasos hanging down behind his neck. 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 few light marks, otherwise, very fine.


From a European collection, formed before 2005.