Lot 4442

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

Description

Egypt, Kingdom of, Ptolemy XII, Neos Dionysos, (80-51 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, Alexandria mint, struck year 28 = 54-53 B.C., (11.18 g), obv. head of Ptolemy to right with aegis, rev. eagle to left on thunderbolt with closed wings, to left LKH above headress of Isis, to right **PA*, around **BASILEWS PTOLEMAIOU**, (cf.S.7947, Sv.1837, SNG Cop.395, Pitchfork 116-120, BMC 32-33). Large flan, dark tone on reverse, otherwise nearly extremely fine, scarce.

Ex Noble Numismatics Auction Sale 79 (lot 3536).

Estimate
$200
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$120

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