Lot 3705
Sale 86 · Important Australian, World & Ancient Coins, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
Egypt, Kingdom of, Ptolemy II, Philadelphos, (285-246 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, Sidon mint, struck 266-265 B.C. (Davesne & Le Rider chronology based on Meydancikkale Hoard), (13.792 grams), obv. head of Ptolemy to right with aegis, rev. eagle to left on thunderbolt with closed wings, to left **SI*, around **PTOLEMAIOU BASILEWS*, (cf.S.7772, Sv.713, SNG Cop 506-7, BMC 32, Meydancikkale 4699ff.). Test mark of cross on obverse right field, otherwise very fine/fine.
Ex Noble Numismatics Auction Sale 79 (lot 3561) and previously from Spink & Son, London.
- Estimate
- $160
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $0