Lot 4373
Sale 127 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Egypt, Kingdom of, Ptolemy IV, (222-204 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (13.88 g), posthumous issue under Ptolemy V, uncertain military mint in Phoenicia, issued c.202-200 B.C., obv. head of Ptolemy to right, diademed and draped, rev. eagle to left with closed wings, standing on thunderbolt, B to left, NI between legs, around **BASILEWS [PTO]LEMAIOU*, (cf.S.7837, BMC 23, SNG Cop 529). Attractively toned, a few surface marks, nearly extremely fine - extremely fine and very rare.
Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection. Previously Spink Sale 9008, lot 426 - the John Marshall Collection.
- Estimate
- $2,000
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $3,200