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LM41102
Cyrenaica, Magas as King, Silver Stater.
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£2,500
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£2,500
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Cyrenaica, Magas, King of Cyrenaica (c. 276-250), silver Didrachm, head of Carneius right, rev. BA-ΣI, silphium plant, apple branch in left field, 6.93g, 2h (BMC 260 = Pl. XXIV, 7 these dies, dated 308-277 BC). Good very fine.
Rare variety with BA-ΣI rather than KYPA.
The stepson of Ptolemy I, Magas was at first the Ptolemaic Governor of Cyrene. On Ptolemy's death, Magas rebelled against his maternal half-brother, Ptolemy II, until eventually declaring himself ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ, king, of an independent Cyrene around 276 BC.
The mysterious silphium plant is said to have been cultivated in an area only 125 by 35 miles in size. It's now thought to be extinct but at the height of its production it was credited as a cure-all - coughs, colds, aches, pains, fever, indigestion - which was both an aphrodisiac and a contraceptive in one.
Coins derive their value from their rarity, condition, visual appeal and - most importantly – the size of their collector base. Our specialists are experienced at assessing preservation and identifying details that distinguish a common coin from a valuable one.
I have coins to sell, what’s the next step?
Contact one of our specialists directly or email info@sovr.co.uk with pictures or a description of your coins and we will get back to you as soon as possible with an idea of value.
How will my purchases be shipped?
We ship via registered post for items under £3,000 and by courier for more valuable or bulky items. Every shipment from Sovereign Rarities is fully covered by our insurance. If you are concerned, please contact us with any queries at info@sovr.co.uk.
What happens if I’m not entirely happy with my purchase?
On bullion products the price of goods are linked to underlying metal prices or financial markets and all sales are final, there are no refunds or exchanges. There is no statutory right to return or cancel an order once placed under the Financial Services (Distance Marketing) Regulations 2004 or Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013.
However, for non-bullion items, should you be unhappy with your purchase or it is in any way not as described we will accept refunds within 14 days of you receiving your item(s). If uncertain about a purchase, we encourage our clients to ask any questions beforehand so as to minimise the time our valuable coins spend in transit.