Zeus Ammon / Kyrene
Kyrene (Kyrenaica) - ⅒ Gold Stater (2 Drachm)

Description
Obverse: Bearded head of Zeus Ammon to right, with ram's horn over his ear; API left
Reverse: Head of the nymph Kyrene facing slightly right, wearing pendant earrings
An interesting fact about Kyrene, while this type is clearly imitative of the facing head Arethusa, there are as well myths where Arethusa and Kyrene are compatriots.
Details
Detail | Value |
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Composition | Gold |
Issuer | Kyrene |
Ruling Authority | Ophellas (321 BC - 309 BC) |
Period of Issue | 322 BC - 313 BC |
Weight | 0.84 g |
Diameter | 6 mm |
Orientation | ↑↑ 12h |
Denomination | ⅒ Gold Stater |
Standard | Attic Drachm |
References | BMC Greek #140; Naville #77; SNG Copenhagen #1204; BostonMFA #1333 |
Provenance
Location | Description | Date |
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Switzerland | Leu Numismatik, Web Auction 33 - Lot 1491 | Mar 14, 2025 |
United States | Lelouch Collection | Current |