Greek Silver & Bronze
Lot 1793 Greek Silver & Bronze
Estimate $120
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SOLD $85
EGYPT, Kingdom of, Ptolemy II, (285-246 B.C.), AE 16, (2.78 grams), Alexandria mint, obv. diademed head of Zeus Ammon to right, rev. eagle to left with open wings, standing on thunderbolt, around **BASILEWS PTOLEMAIOU*, nothing between legs, (cf.S.7788, Sv. 418, SNG Cop. 166). Attractive dark patina, extremely fine.
Ex. Lockett Collection Part IV Greek, Glendining's March 21-3, 1961 (lot 3015 part), and Spink Auctions UK, sale 36, 30th May 1984 (lot 62 part) and Spink Australia, sale 27 (lot 1129).
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EGYPT, Kingdom of, Ptolemy II, (285-246 B.C.), AE 16, (2.78 grams), Alexandria mint, obv. diademed ...
Estimate $120
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