Lot 4598
Sale 117 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes
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Description
Egypt, Kingdom of, Ptolemy V Epiphanes (205-180 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (14.08 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 -). Attractively toned, good extremely fine with a spectacular portrait, scarce.
Ex Brian Bolton Collection and previously Antiquarius New Zealand, 2010, with tickets.
- Estimate
- $1,500
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $1,700