Kyrenaika, Kyrene AR Drachm. Circa 500-480 BC. Head of man-headed bull to left; half silphium fruit in right field / Four lotus buds set in stellate pattern with central pellet; all within incuse square. SNG Copenhagen -; BMC -; Rosen 765. 3.71g, 14mm.
Very Fine; pleasant cabinet tone. Very Rare.
From a private US collection;
Ex Asher D. Atchick Collection, Classical Numismatic Group, Electronic Auction 459, 8 January 2020, lot 355;
Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Electronic Auction 292, 5 December 2012, lot 219 (hammer: USD 1,500).