KYRENAICA, Kyrene. Circa 510-490 BC. AR Tetradrachm (19mm, 16.18 g). Near VF.

Triton XXIX
Lot: 406. Estimated: $ 1 500

Greek, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver

Sold For $ 14 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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KYRENAICA, Kyrene. Circa 510-490 BC. AR Tetradrachm (19mm, 16.18 g). Silphion fruit on vine / Two incuse rectangles. Buttrey, Coins, Period I, Group 1B, unlisted type; cf. BM inv. 1921,0216.1 (for similar); otherwise, unpublished. Toned, granular surfaces, some roughness. Near VF. Extremely rare, possibly unique early issue.

Ex Leu Numismatik AG Web Auction 31 (7 September 2024), lot 719 (professionally conserved since).


The final winners of all Triton XXIX lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 13-14 January 2026.

Triton XXIX – Session Two – Lot 302-613 will be held Tuesday afternoon, 13 January 2026 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

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