Lot 4378

Sale 116 · 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 27 = 55-54 B.C., (13.13 g), obv. head of Ptolemy to right with aegis, rev. eagle to left on thunderbolt with closed wings, to left LKZ above headress of Isis, to right **PA*, around **BASILEWS PTOLEMAIOU**, (cf.S.7947, Sv.1836, SNG Cop.394, Pitchfork 113-115, BMC 27). Large flan, some hoard patination at edge, slightly off centred on reverse, otherwise very fine, scarce.

Ex Dr. V.J.A. Flynn Collection and previously from Noble Numismatics Sale 109 (lot 3695).

Estimate
$100
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$120

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