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August 2018 ANA - Sess. A, B, D 14 & 16 Aug 2018
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PTOLEMAIC EGYPT. Ptolemy II Philadelphus, 285-246 B.C. AV Pentadrachm (17.86 gms), Alexandria Mint, ca. 285-272 B.C.
Svoronos-537 (pl.12#8); cf.BMC-6.23,89. Diademed head of Ptolemy I facing right, wearing aegis around neck, small "Delta" in curl of hair behind ear; Reverse: Eagle standing on thunderbolt facing left, various control letters in left field. Minor copper spot on neck, inconsequential nick at 5:30 on the obverse periphery. Otherwise a stunning piece, highly lustrous, exceptionally well struck with fine style dies and nicely centered. NGC MS, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5. Fine Style.
From the John Whitney Walter Collection.
Svoronos-537 (pl.12#8); cf.BMC-6.23,89. Diademed head of Ptolemy I facing right, wearing aegis around neck, small "Delta" in curl of hair behind ear; Reverse: Eagle standing on thunderbolt facing left, various control letters in left field. Minor copper spot on neck, inconsequential nick at 5:30 on the obverse periphery. Otherwise a stunning piece, highly lustrous, exceptionally well struck with fine style dies and nicely centered. NGC MS, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5. Fine Style.
From the John Whitney Walter Collection.
Purchased from Edward J. Waddell, Ltd, October, 2005.
Estimate: $9000.00- $12000.00