Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
Lot 5160 Session 16 (9.30am Friday) Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
Estimate $250
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SOLD $220
EGYPT, Kingdom of, Ptolemy II, Philadelphos, (285-246 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, Alexandria mint, struck 284-283 B.C. (Davesne & Le Rider chronology based on Meydancikkale Hoard), (14.172 grams), obv. head of Ptolemy to right with aegis, rev. eagle to left on thunderbolt with closed wings, to left P above **PAR* monogram, around **PTOLEMAIOU BASILEWS*, (cf.S.7771, Sv.255, SNG Cop.459, Weber 8236, BMC 59, Meydancikkale 3391ff.). Test marks on reverse right field, otherwise good very fine/very fine.
Ex Noble Numismatics Auction Sale 79 (lot 3518).
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