KYRENAICA, Kyrene. Circa 435 BC. AR Tetradrachm (24mm, 17.13 g, 5h). Alliance issue with Euhesperides. Silphion plant; [E]-V across field / Head of Zeus-Ammon right; KVPA to right; all in dotted circle within incuse circle. Buttrey, Coins –; Müller, Afrique 334A; SNG Copenhagen 1182 var. (position of ethnic on obv.); BMC 60c–d var. (same). Lightly toned, minor marks, slightly weak strike, a little off center on obverse. Good VF. Attractive Classical style. Very rare alliance issue.
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