Lot 1805

Sale 131 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Egypt, Kingdom of, Ptolemy II, (285-246 B.C.), silver tetradrachm (Lorber describes as a stater), (13.86 g), Tyre mint, year 32, 254 B.C, obv. head of Ptolemy I to right wearing aegis, rev. eagle to left with closed wings, standing on thunderbolt, in front club and TYP monogram, above right **LB* over monogram of MI, monogram between legs around **SWTHROS* PTOLEMAIOU*, (cf.S.7773, Sv.668, BMC 88, SNG Cop 490). Toned, very fine and rare.

Ex Noble Numismatics (Spink Auctions Australia), Sale 27, March 2, 1989 (lot 1126) and Sale 30, November 16, 1989 (lot 1101).

Estimate
$400
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$400

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