KYRENAIKA. Kyrene. AV Stater (8.56 gms), ca. 331-322 B.C. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 3/5 Surface: 2/5. Die Shift, Ex Jewelry. Naville-22; Boston MFA-1320. Jason, magistrate. Obverse: Nike standing in facing quadriga; Reverse: Zeus seated facing slightly left on throne, holding scepter; ΙΑΣΟΝΟΣ to left; to right, eagle standing right on branch. A <strong>VERY RARE</strong> type with the facing quadriga, this example was unfortunately used in jewelry, but it nevertheless survives and offers a great opportunity for a coin that simply does not present itself all that often. From the Collection of a Gentleman.<p>Ex: Stacks (6/1997) Lot # 42.<p>Ex: Stevenson Collection (Classical Numismatic Group - XXVI - 6/1993) Lot # 155.<p>Ex: Leu 52 (5/1991) Lot # 142.<p>Ex: Hess-Leu (3/1959). Lot # 311.
