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QUAESTIONES CYKENAICAE. 147<br />

We Lave already seen that <strong>the</strong>ir gold staters bring<br />

APlSTArOPA <strong>and</strong> XAIPE^HN very close toge<strong>the</strong>r,<br />

<strong>and</strong> we may <strong>the</strong>refore conclude with some probability<br />

that Nos. 63 <strong>and</strong> 64 bear <strong>the</strong> same names in more<br />

abbreviated form.<br />

65. Olv. Quadriga r. at <strong>the</strong> gallop, driven by male figure<br />

in long chiton; in exergue, KYPANAION;<br />

dotted border.<br />

Rev. Ammon st<strong>and</strong>ing to front, his head r. 1. h<strong>and</strong><br />

;<br />

resting on sceptre, r. on hip ; in field 1., owl.<br />

Paris. N. 0-65. Wt. 132-8 grs.<br />

66. Obv. Similar (same die).<br />

Rev. Similar (same die), but in addition in, field r.,<br />

silphium; around,<br />

B. M. N. 0-7. Wt. 133-5 grs.<br />

XAIPE fl N O.<br />

67. Olv. Horseman r. ; behind, KYPA, above which,<br />

traces <strong>of</strong> previous inscription.<br />

Rev. Silphium with two whorls <strong>and</strong> five umbels ;<br />

K Y<br />

P A<br />

N A<br />

Paris. N. 0-5. Wt. 66 grs.<br />

68 a <strong>and</strong> b. Obv. Horseman 1. (<strong>of</strong> large fine style) ; behind,<br />

corn-grain.<br />

Rev. Silphium with two whorls <strong>and</strong> five umbels ;<br />

I A<br />

5 'o<br />

M O<br />

68 a. Berlin. N. 0-6. Wt. 66-5 grs.<br />

68 b. B. M. N. 0-6. Wt. 64-8 grs.<br />

All <strong>the</strong>se coins have a similar interest, for in every<br />

case <strong>the</strong> die has been altered. That <strong>the</strong> reverses <strong>of</strong><br />

Nos. 65 <strong>and</strong> 66 are from <strong>the</strong> same die, is shown by<br />

various indications, notably <strong>the</strong> accidental nick in

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