Lot 3176

Sale 123 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Egypt, Kingdom of, Ptolemy III Euergetes, (246-222 B.C.), AE 42, (64.79 g), Alexandria mint, obv. head of Zeus-Ammon right, wearing tainia, rev. Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, cornucopia to left, monogram between legs, **PTOLEMAIOU BASILEWS* around, (S.7814, Sv.964, BMC 87-88, SNG Cop.171-2). Has been cleaned, some surface pitting, very fine and scarce.

Ex Downies Auction 258, lot 1190.

Estimate
$100
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$120

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