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Auction 3 27 Oct 2018
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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.
From the P.T.M. collection of coins from North Africa, ex Leu 1, 25 October 2017, 107.
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.
From the P.T.M. collection of coins from North Africa, ex Leu 1, 25 October 2017, 107.
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.