KYRENAICA, Kyrene. Circa 490-475 BC. AR Drachm (12.5mm, 3.45 g, 12h). Period I.2. Asiatic standard. VF.

Triton XXVI
Lot: 446. Estimated: $ 2 000

Greek, 12h, Silver

Sold For $ 3 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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KYRENAICA, Kyrene. Circa 490-475 BC. AR Drachm (12.5mm, 3.45 g, 12h). Period I.2. Asiatic standard. Head of lion facing; silphion fruit above / Head of griffin right in dotted square within incuse square. Buttrey, Catalogue –; SNG Copenhagen –; BMC p. XXVI, 21a; Boston MFA 1303. Lightly toned, granular surfaces, minor pitting, light scuff on reverse. VF. Very rare.


The final winners of all Triton XXVI lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 10-11 January 2023.

Triton XXVI – Session Two – Lot 335-673 will be held Tuesday afternoon, 10 January 2023 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 25% for all others.

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