Lot 1809

Sale 131 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Egypt, Kingdom of, Ptolemy V Epiphanes (205-180 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (13.8590 g), Alexandria mint, obv. diademed head of Ptolemy I to right, with aegis, dotted border, rev. eagle to left with closed wings, standing on thunderbolt, around **BASILEWS PTOLEMAIOU*, (S.7856, Sv. 1231, SNG Cop. 244-5, BMC 9, Pitchfork [Hosking Collection] -). Dark patination, very fine/ good veery fine, very scarce.

Ex Glendining's London c.1970. ,

Estimate
$400
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$240

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