A particularly expressive portrait of the dynasty founder
Lot 159
PTOLEMAIC KINGS OF EGYPT. Ptolemy V Epiphanes, 205-180 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 25 mm, 13.99 g, 11 h), Alexandria, RY 4 = 202/1 BC. Diademed head of Ptolemy I to right, wearing aegis around neck. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ Eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt; in field to left, LΔ (date). Elsen 110 (2011), 235 var. (same obverse die, but differing placement of date). Noeske -. SNG Copenhagen -. Svoronos 1192 (same dies). Extremely rare. Boldly struck and with a particularly expressive portrait of the dynasty founder. A few minor marks and with a small die break on the reverse, otherwise, extremely fine.

From the Sam 'Duck' Reed Collection, privately acquired from Stephen Huston on 27 April 1989.
Estimate:
750 CHF
Starting price:
600 CHF
Hammer price:
1700 CHF
Bid increment:
Closed
Minimum bid:
Closed
Number of bids:
3 Bids
Time left:
Closing time: 27-May-23, 06:00:00 CEST
All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee.

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