Ancient Gold Coins - Greek
Lot 4703 SESSION 18 (2.30PM THURSDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER) Ancient Gold Coins - Greek
Estimate $3,000
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SOLD $7,200
EGYPT, Kingdom of Ptolemy II, (282-246 B.C.), gold tetradrachm, (13.79 g), Alexandria mint, obv. conjoined busts to right of Ptolemy II diademed and draped and Arsinoe II diademed and veiled, above **ADELFWN*, shield behind, dotted border, rev. conjoined busts to right of Ptolemy I diademed and wearing aegis and Berenike I diademed and veiled, above **QEWN*, dotted border, (S.7790, Sv.604 [Pl.14, 19-21], SNG Cop. 133, BMC 4-5, Hazzard C1035). A few light dents, otherwise attractive, good very fine and rare.
Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection. Previously CNG Auction 170, lot 133. With ticket.
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