Stater - Ophellas Chairios

€346,106.00
IssuerKyrene
Year322 BC - 313 BC
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueGold Stater (20)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionGold
Weight8.63 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BMC Greek#116, SNG Copenhagen#1209, Jameson#2529, McClean#9941, Naville#83-84
Obverse descriptionCharioteer, wearing long robes and holding kentron in his right hand, driving quadriga to right; above to right, radiant sun.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringKYPANAION
(Translation: Kyrene)
Reverse descriptionZeus Ammon seated left on a throne with a simple back, holding an eagle in his right hand and a scepter in his left; in the field to left, thymiaterion. Magistrate name vertically behind.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringXAIPIOΣ
(Translation: Chairios)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (322 BC - 313 BC)  - -
Catalog ID4601067220
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