Lot 1941

Description

Egypt, Kingdom of, Ptolemy I, (323-285 B.C.), Alexandria mint, AE 16, (2.94 grams), obv. diademed head of Alexander III with horn of Ammon, rev. eagle open wings l., HP monogram before, Ptolemy II, (285-246 B.C.), AE 22 (7.965 grams), obv. Alexander III with elephant head dress, rev. eagle left, AE 16(3.66 grams), obv. diademed head of Zeus Ammon to right, rev. eagle to left with open wings, standing on thunderbolt, last two both with around **BASILEWS PTOLEMAIOU*, void between legs, (cf.S.7766, 7780, 7788, Sv. 239, 416, 418, SNG Cop.59, 159, 166). Very fine - extremely fine, last has been carefully cleaned. (3)

Ex. Lockett Collection Part IV Greek, Glendining's March 21-3, 1961 (lot 3015 part), and Spink Auctions UK, sale 36, 30th May 1984 (lot 62 part) these for the last two coins, first from Baldwins January 1989.