Lot 4438

Sale 113 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes

Description

Egypt, Kingdom of, Ptolemy IV, (221-204 B.C.), AE 38, drachm, (71.23 g), Alexandria mint, obv. diademed head of Zeus Ammon to right, rev. eagle to left with closed wings, standing on thunderbolt, cornucopiae over shoulder, around **BASILEWS PTOLEMAIOU, between legs **SE*, dotted border, (S.7814, Sv. 992, BMC 69-71, SNG Cop. 205-6, Pitchfork 35-48). Attractive green/brown toning with an impressive portrait of Zeus Ammon, nearly very fine/very fine, scarce.

Ex I.S.Wright, 5 October 2005.

Estimate
$200
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$120

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