Lot 2398

Sale 140 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Egypt, Kingdom of, Ptolemy V Epiphanes, (205-180 BC), silver tetradrachm (13.29g), Alexandria mint, obv. diademed head of Ptolemy I right, aegis at neck, rev. eagle standing on thunderbolt, wings closed, **PTOLEMAIOU BASILEWS* around (CPE II 968; Svoronos 1231; SNG Cop 244-5). Cleaning scratches in fields, lightly toned, nearly very fine.

Ex Stephen J. Bridges Collection.

Estimate
$400
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$320