Lot 4338

Sale 130 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Egypt, Kingdom of, Cleopatra VII Thea Neotera, (51-30 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, Alexandria mint, struck year 15 = 38-37 B.C., (9.20 g), obv. head of Ptolemy to right with aegis, rev. eagle to left on thunderbolt with closed wings, to left LIE above headdress of Isis, to right **PA*, around traces of **BASILEWS PTOLEMAIOU**, (cf.S.7952, Sv.1829, SNG Cop.409, BMC 17, Pitchfork 143-144). Toned, slightly polished, weak on ethnic, otherwise nearly very fine and very scarce.

Ex Spink Australia Auction Sale No.31, March 1, 1990, (lot 1790 part), coming from the L.J. Dale New Zealand Collection.

Estimate
$200
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$500

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