Ancient Coins: GREEK SILVER: Kyrenaika, Kyrene

AR Drachm, 3.12g. 15.5mm.  c.470-440 B.C.   Silphium plant.  Rev. Zeus Ammon within dotted circle.   BMC 49-50 and pl. VI,14.  SNG COP 1177.  Boston 1313. Some light roughness.  Rare, well struck, and toned.

Provenance/Pedigree:
Ex: Glendining, London, Auction December 13, 1963, lot 368.
Ex: Peus, Frankfurt, Auction 380, 2004, lot 659.

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