Lot 4439

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

Description

Egypt, Kingdom of, Ptolemy V Epiphanes (205-180 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (13.70 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, Pitchfork -). Minor surface marks, trace of horn silver, otherwise very fine, scarce.

Ex I.S. Wright, Sydney, October 5, 2005.

Estimate
$200
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$180

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