Lot 4694
Sale 119 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Egypt, Kingdom of, Ptolemy I, Soter, (305-283 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, Alexandria mint, struck 287-286 B.C. (Davesne & Le Rider chronology based on Meydancikkale Hoard), (14.12 g), obv. head of Ptolemy to right with aegis, rev. eagle to left on thunderbolt with closed wings, to left P above **PA* monogram, around **PTOLEMAIOU BASILEWS*, (cf.S.7761, Sv.256, SNG Cop.-, Meydancikkale 3234ff.). Toned, good very fine, with two banker's marks and minor graffiti, scarce in this condition.
Ex Dr V.J.A. Flynn Collection and Spink Auction Sale 7023, 27 September 2007 (lot 110), with their ticket.
- Estimate
- $400
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $300