KYRENAICA, Kyrene. temp. Ophellas. Ptolemaic governor, second reign, 312-308 BC. AV Tenth Stater (7.5mm, 0.81 g, 7h). Good VF.

Triton XXVI
Lot: 449. Estimated: $ 1 000

Greek, Gold

Sold For $ 1 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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KYRENAICA, Kyrene. temp. Ophellas. Ptolemaic governor, second reign, 312-308 BC. AV Tenth Stater (7.5mm, 0.81 g, 7h). Bearded head of Karneios right / Head of female (Libya?) right. Naville 151 (same dies); SNG Copenhagen –; BMC p. xcix, 214b = Traité III 1868 (same rev. die); Boston MFA 1341. Some roughness, struck with worn reverse die. Good VF. Very rare, only two examples noted by Naville (both in public collections: BN and The Hague), and just one in CoinArchives.


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.

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