KYRENAICA, Kyrene. Circa 500-480 BC. AR Drachm (12.5mm, 3.48 g, 9h). Asiatic standard. Two silphion fruits set base-to-base; pellet between, leaves at sides between / Facing head of lion within incuse square. Buttrey, Coins, Period I, Group 2, 87; BMC 38; SNG Copenhagen 1172. Toned, slightly granular surfaces. VF. Very rare.
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