Lot 1913
Cyrenaica, Cyrene. Silver Didrachm (7.73 g), ca. 308-277 BC. Head of Karneios left. Reverse: KY-PA, silphion plant; in right field, I and ΠO monogram. Müller 174; cf. SNG Copenhagen 1239 (coiled serpent in left field of rev.); BMC 246-8. A beautiful fine style example. Boldly struck and well centered, all delicately toned. Choice Very Fine. Estimate Value $2,000 - UP
The Hanbery Collection; Purchased privately from Dr. Arnold Saslow Rare Coins & Classical Arts in 1991. Ex John Ward Collection, Metropolitan Museum of Art (Sotheby's, Zurich, 4-5 April 1973), 757; Ex R. Carfrae Collection (Sotheby, Wilkinson & Hodge, 23 May 1894), 23.
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