Lot 4410

Description

Egypt, Cleopatra VII (51-30 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (13.91 grams), issued year 3 = 50-49 B.C., Alexandria mint, obv. diademed head of Ptolemy I to r., rev. eagle standing to l., on thunderbolt, palm branch behind, head-dress of isis before, (SNG Cop. 399, Sv.1818, S.7951), another of Ptolemy XII (80-51 B.C.), (13.70 grams), issued year 30 = 52-51 B.C., (SNG Cop. 397, Sv. 1840, S.7948). First corroded, otherwise nearly very fine. (2)

ex. Glendining's auction, May 24, 1978, (lot 278 part first coin, second lot 275 part).