Davissons Ltd.
E-Auction 32 23 Oct 2019
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PTOLEMAIC KINGS OF EGYPT. Ptolemy V or Ptolemy VI. 204-180 B.C. or 180-145 B.C. AR tetradrachm. 12.15 gm. 27 mm. Alexandreia mint. Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; no control marks; BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΠTOΛEMAIOY. Svoronos 1231 and 1489. SNG Copenhagen 244-245 and 262-268. Good Very Fine; lightly toned; two tiny superficial cracks (one before chin on obverse and one above eagle's head on reverse); area of edge damage/delamination at 10' on obverse. Attractive bust, well centered and well struck. Reverse is particularly nice. Overall clear and pleasing coin.