The Tom May Collection - Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
Lot 3448 Session 11 (9.30am Thursday) The Tom May Collection - Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
Estimate $300
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $420
EGYPT, Kingdom of, Ptolemy II, Philadelphos, (285-246 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, Alexandria mint, struck 277/6-275/4 B.C. (Davesne & Le Rider chronology based on Meydancikkale Hoard), (14.09 grams), obv. head of Ptolemy to right with aegis, **D* behind, rev. eagle to left on thunderbolt with closed wings, to left **S*, around **PTOLEMAIOU BASILEWS*, (cf.S.7771, Sv.548, pl. XIV, 2, Meydancikkale 3732-3813). Toned, good very fine and attractive.
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