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Kyrenaica, Barke, c. 480-460 BC. AR Obol of the Asiatic Series (0.68 g). Silphium plant. Reverse: Head of Zeus Ammon right within dotted square; around, "BAPK". Cf. BMC 18 (hemidrachm); cf. SNG Cop 1181 (no ethnic, attributed to Kyrene); Rosen --. Seemingly unpublished. Choice Very Fine. This fractional piece depicts the silphium plant, extinct for nearly 1500 years, which was a form of assafoetida. Silphium was valued nearly above gold, as its medicinal and aphrodisiac properties were in great demand, along with the perfume made from the flowers. Estimated Value $600 - 700. Categories:
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