Lot 3527

Sale 79 · Important Australian & World Coins, Tokens, Medals & Banknotes

Description

Egypt, Kingdom of, Ptolemy IX Soter and Cleopatra III, (116-107 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, Alexandria mint, struck year 2 = 116-115 B.C., (12.796 grams), obv. head of Ptolemy to right with aegis, rev. eagle to left on thunderbolt with closed wings, to left LB, to right **PA*, around **BASILEWS PTOLEMAIOU**, (cf.S.7921, Sv.1660, SNG Cop.348, Pitchfork -, BMC 9-12). Minor flan crack on reverse, rough surface, otherwise good very fine and very scarce.

Estimate
$240
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$130

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