Experts in Coins & Medals

KYRENAIKA. Kyrene. Ophellas, Ptolemaic governor, first reign, circa 322-313 BC. Obol (Gold, 7.5 mm, 0.86 g, 12 h), struck under the magistrate Aristagoras. Bearded head of Zeus Ammon to right, with ram's horn over his ear; behind his neck, ΑΡΙ; border of dots. Rev. Head of the nymph Kyrene facing, turned slightly to the right, wearing a single-pendant earring in each ear; border of dots. BMC 140. Naville 77. SNG Copenhagen 1204. A beautiful example. Minor marks, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.

KYRENAIKA. Barke. Circa 480-435 BC. Obol (Silver, 7.5 mm, 0.62 g, 3 h), Asiatic standard. Silphium plant with four leaves (two on each side) and five flowers. Rev. BAP Head of a ram to left within incuse square. Apparently unpublished: Cf BMC 3-4 for contemporary and similar drachmas. Seemingly unique. Rough, otherwise, good fine.