Lot 1812
Sale 131 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Egypt, Kingdom of, Cleopatra VII Thea Neotera, (51-30 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, Alexandria mint, struck year 3 = 50-49 B.C., (14.74 g), obv. head of Ptolemy to right with aegis, rev. eagle to left on thunderbolt with closed wings, to left L**G* above headdress of Isis, to right **PA*, around traces of **BASILEWS PTOLEMAIOU**, (cf.S.7951, Sv.1818, SNG Cop.399, BMC 4, Pitchfork (Hosking Collection) 132-135). Toned, nearly extremely fine/extremely fine and very rare for this date and condition.
Ex Christie's, London, December 13, 1979 (lot 14 part).
- Estimate
- $750
- Result Status
- Passed in