Ophellas
Macedonian ruler of the Cyrenaica · Died 308 BC
Ophellas or Ophelas was an ancient Macedonian soldier and politician, born in Pella. He served as a trierarch under Alexander the Great, accompanied Ptolemy I to Egypt after Alexander's death, and acted as Ptolemaic governor of Cyrene from around 322 BC until his death in 308 BC. His father's name was Seilenus.
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Ophellas was part of Alexander's fleet that sailed down the Indus in 326 BC.
Cyrene coin struck under Ophellas as Ptolemaic governor. Circa 322-313 BC. Æ 19mm (8.14 gm). Horse running right; star above / NIKWNOS, six-spoked wheel.
Cyrene coin struck under Ophellas as Ptolemaic governor, first reign, circa 322-313 BC. Æ Unit (25mm, 11.14 g, 9h). Head of Ammon right / Wheel in perspective.![Ophellas, Ptolemaic Governor. Second reign, 312-309 BC. AV Tenth Stater (7mm, 0.86 g, 7h). Polianthes, magistrate. Head of Zeus Ammon left; [KY to right] / Head of female (Nike or Libya) right, hair tied in bun above, with ties handing below; Π-[O] flanking neck.](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/46/Ophellas_Ammon_Libya.jpg/500px-Ophellas_Ammon_Libya.jpg)
Ophellas, Ptolemaic Governor. Second reign, 312-309 BC. AV Tenth Stater (7mm, 0.86 g, 7h). Polianthes, magistrate. Head of Zeus Ammon left; [KY to right] / Head of female (Nike or Libya) right, hair tied in bun above, with ties handing below; Π-[O] flanking neck.About this person
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Deceased
Dates
Died 308 BC