Lot 1797

Sale 54 · Important Australian & World Coins, Historical Medals, War Medals, Australian, New Zealand & World Banknotes

Description

Egypt, Kingdom of, Ptolemy III, (246-221 B.C.), Alexandria mint, AE 20, (5.56 grams), obv. diademed bust of Ptolemy III to right, rev. eagle open wings left, cornucopiae behind, AE 25 (7.76 grams), obv. Alexander III with elephant headdress, rev. eagle left, **L* between legs, cornucopiae behind both with legends around **BASILEWS PTOLEMAIOU*, (cf.S.7819, 7823, Sv.1000, 1170, SNG Cop.193, BMC 40). Fine - very fine, both scarce. (2)

Estimate
$70
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$40