Greek Coinages, kyrene: Stater, struck under the Ptolemaic Governor Ophellas, c. 322-313, by the magistrate Chairios

Obverse: kυρεναιον: quadriga stepping slowly right, charioteer holding kentron and reins; solar disk with rays above

Reverse: χαιριοσ: Zeus seated left on ornate chair, holding eagle on outstretched palm and leaning elbow on back of throne; thymiaterion before

Metal: gold; Attic weight standard; 8.60g/12h

References: Burlington 427, this coin = Weber 8435, this coin = Woodward 195, this coin = Naville 83q, this coin

Condition: Good extremely fine, of magnificent style with bright, lustrous fields; a superb coin £15,000-£20,000

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Phillips Family Collection of Ancient Greek Coins.

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Collection

Sir Herman Weber Collection
W.H. Woodward Collection
Bt Spink, February 1942

Exhibited as part of the Burlington Fine Arts Club Exhibition of Ancient Greek Art 1903