Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
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Lot 5162 Session 16 (9.30am Friday) Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
Estimate $100
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EGYPT, Kingdom of, Ptolemy II, Philadelphos, (285-246 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, Alexandria mint, struck 265-261 B.C. (Davesne & Le Rider chronology based on Meydancikkale Hoard), (13.38 grams), obv. head of Ptolemy to right with aegis, rev. eagle to left on thunderbolt with closed wings, to left **S* above shield, to right a monogram, around **PTOLEMAIOU BASILEWS*, (cf.S.7771, Sv.555, SNG Cop.113, Neydancikkale 3391ff.). Field damage on obverse and reverse with attempted piercing, otherwise nearly very fine, with descriptive text on board.
Ex Banking and Currency Museum.
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