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Lot number: 1191

Price realized: 95 CHF   (Approx. 108 USD / 100 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
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Lot description:


KYRENAICA. Kyrene. Circa 375-305 BC. Drachm (Silver, 14 mm, 2.32 g, 2 h), Asiatic standard, uncertain magistrate. Head of Karneios to left, with a ram's horn over his ear; behind, magistate's name (unreadable). Rev. Silphion plant with fruits. Cf. BMC pl. XVI, 9-13, BMFA 1339 and SNG Copenhagen 1206-1207 (for type). Darkly toned and very porous, otherwise, very fine.


From a Swiss collection, formed before 2005.

Starting price: 50 CHF