A splendid portrait of Ptolemy I
Lot 211
PTOLEMAIC KINGS OF EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter, 305-282 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 28 mm, 14.15 g, 12 h), Alexandria, circa 294-282. Diademed head of Ptolemy I to right, wearing aegis around neck; small Δ behind ear. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ Eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt; to left, P above monogram of A and P. CPE 158. SNG Copenhagen 68. Svoronos 248. Fresh and with a splendid portrait. A few scratches and the reverse stuck slightly off center, otherwise, extremely fine.

From the James Knox Collection of Biblical related coins, ex Classical Numismatic Group Mail Bid Sale 87, 18 May 2011, 692.
Starting price:
250 CHF
Hammer price:
1300 CHF
Bid increment:
Closed
Minimum bid:
Closed
Number of bids:
13 Bids
Time left:
Closing time: 09-Dec-23, 13:45:00 CET
All winning bids are subject to a 18.5% buyer's fee.

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