A lovely hemistater or drachm from Kyrene
Lot 136
KYRENAICA. Kyrene. Ophellas, Ptolemaic Governor, first reign, circa 322-313 BC. Hemistater or Drachm (Gold, 14 mm, 4.30 g, 11 h), Chairios, magistrate. XAIPIΟΣ Horseman to right with petasos hanging over his shoulder. 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 lovely example of this difficult issue, well struck and of fine style. A few tiny scratches and with some minor marks, otherwise, good very fine.

From the P.T.M. collection of coins from North Africa.
Estimate:
2000 CHF
Starting price:
1600 CHF
Hammer price:
4400 CHF
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