Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
Lot 2412 SESSION 13 (11.30AM THURSDAY 27TH NOVEMBER) Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
Estimate $5,000
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KYRENAICA, Kyrene, (c.480-435 B.C.), silver drachm, (3.24 g, Asiatic standard), obv. Silphium plant, rev. head of Zeus-Ammon right in dotted border within concave circle, traces of **KVP* to right of head, (cf.S.6262, SNG Cop. 1178, BMC 54, Buttrey Coins Period II Group 1 92). Old scratch on obverse, some porosity, toned, very fine and very rare.
Ex Anthony (Tony) Taylor Collection.^CNG Auction 121, lot 602.
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