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Auction 96  6 October 2016
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Lot 1144

Estimate: 15 000 CHF
Price realized: 12 750 CHF
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Greek Coins
Ptolemaic Kings of Egypt, Ptolemy IV Philopator, 221-204, in the name of Ptolemy III. Octodrachm, Alexandria circa 221-205, AV 27.85 g.

Description

Radiate and diademed bust of deified Ptolemy III r., wearing aegis and trident over l. shoulder. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ – ΠTOΛEMAIOY Radiate cornucopiae bound with royal diadem; below in field, ΔI.

References
Svoronos 1117
BMC 103
SNG Copenhagen 196
Kraay-Hirmer 803
Condition
In unusually fine condition for the issue. Well-struck in high relief and good extremely fine
Provenance
Ex CNG sale 100, 2015, 1609

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