KYRENAIKA. Kyrene. Time of Ophellas, first reign as Ptolemaic governor, ca. 322-313 B.C. AV Stater (8.59 gms). NGC Ch VF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5.SNG Cop-1210; Boston MFA-1325. Polianthes, magistrate. Obverse: Nike, holding kentron and reins, driving quadriga right; Reverse: Zeus Ammon standing facing slightly left, holding phiale and lotus-tipped scepter; thymiaterion to left, ΠΟΛΙΑΝΘΕΥΣ to right. A <strong>RARE</strong> and desirable type, this example features a good deal of remaining brilliance and only a moderate degree of wear across the high points.
