Kyrenaica, Magas of Kyrene, Silver Didrachm

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Kyrenaica, Magas of Kyrene. Silver Didrachm, c. 294 – 275 BC. Obverse: Head of Zeus Karneios left. Reverse: Silphion plant; monogram to upper left, star to upper right. (BMC 238–41…
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Description

Kyrenaica, Magas of Kyrene.

Silver Didrachm, c. 294 – 275 BC.

Obverse: Head of Zeus Karneios left.
Reverse: Silphion plant; monogram to upper left, star to upper right.

(BMC 238–41 var. (no border on obv.); SNG Copenhagen 1238 corr. var. (monogram; same); CNG 120, lot 524).

Very Fine, rare variety.

7.57g.

Specification

Date c. 294 - 275 BC
Coin Group

Ancient Greece

Denomination

Didrachm

Coin Ruler

Kyrene

Country

Africa

Coin House

Kyrenaica

Metal

Silver

References BMC 238–41 var. (no border on obv.); SNG Copenhagen 1238 corr. var. (monogram; same); CNG 120, lot 524
Weight 7.57 g

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