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CNG Feature Auction 121

Lot nuber 624

KYRENAICA, Kyrene. temp. Magas. Circa 294-275 BC. AR Didrachm (21mm, 7.60 g, 12h). Near VF.


CNG Feature Auction 121
Lot: 624.

Greek, 12h, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver

Estimate: $ 750

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KYRENAICA, Kyrene. temp. Magas. Circa 294-275 BC. AR Didrachm (21mm, 7.60 g, 12h). Head of Zeus Karneios right / Silphion plant; monogram to upper left, [crab to upper right (erased from die)]. BMC 256; SNG Copenhagen –. Lightly toned, minor marks. Near VF.

The monograms and field marks are specific to the magistrates in charge of the mint at the time of these coins’ striking. In rare circumstances, a new magistrate would erase the mark of the previous official. There were often long gaps between issues so there was no need for the new magistrate to add his new mark, which is why erasures are found, but not overstrikes of the new magistrate’s symbol. Although quite rare, the phenomenon of erasures occurs primarily in the transitional period between Archaic and Alexandrine coinage.

The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 121 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 6-8 October 2022. This lot is in Session Three, which will begin 7 October 2022 at 9 AM 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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