KYRENAICA. Kyrene. Circa 550-500 BC. Drachm (Silver, 15 mm, 4.21 g), Attic standard. Silphium fruit. Rev. Incuse square divided diagonally. BMC -, cf. 3 (Didrachm) and 4-6 (differing incusa). SNG Copenhagen -. Extremely rare and unusually complete. Good very fine.


This coin belongs to the earliest emissions of Kyrene, struck before the incusum was replaced by a distinct reverse type. It is not only extremely rare, but also exceptionally well centered and complete.