Lot 3696

Sale 112 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes

Description

Egypt, Kingdom of, Ptolemy III, (246-222 B.C.), AE 38, AE tetrobol (39.84 g), Alexandria mint, issued 246-230 B.C., obv. diademed head of Zeus Ammon to right, rev. eagle to left with partially open wings, standing on thunderbolt, cornucopiae over shoulder, around **BASILEWS PTOLEMAIOU*, between legs E, dotted border, (S.7841, Sv.974, BMC 37, SNG Cop. 224-6 (Ptolemy IV), Pitchfork 48 (Ptolemy IV), Koln 91). Nearly very fine, scarce.

Ex Dr. Garth Drewry Collection from CNG Triton XI Auction Sale January 9, 2008 (lot 1758 part).

Estimate
$120
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$70

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