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PTOLEMAIC EGYPT. Ptolemy IV Philopater (222-205/4 BC). AR stater or tetradrachm (27mm, 13.74 gm, 12h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 2/5, Fine Style, edge marks. Alexandria, ca. 217-215/0 BC. Jugate draped busts right of Serapis, laureate with miniature atef crown above forehead, and Isis, crowned with grain and miniature horned disc above forehead; dotted border / ΠTOΛEMAIOY-BAΣIΛEΩΣ, eagle standing left on thunderbolt, head right, wings closed, double cornucopia bound with royal diadem over right shoulder; ΔI between legs. CPE 892. Svoronos 1124. Two very attractive portraits with medium cabinet toning.
From the Paramount Collection. Ex Numismatic Fine Arts 26 (14 August 1991), lot 121.
According to Lorber in CPE, p. 432, this issue can be understood as the financial basis for the rebuilding of the Lagid army between 219 and 217 BC, and was struck shortly after the Battle of Raphia in 217 BC, in which the Ptolemaic army decisively defeated the invading Seleucid forces of Antiochus III. The army supposedly offered prayers to Serapis and his consort Isis before the battle, which were answered with a victory.
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Estimate: 2000-3000 USD
PTOLEMAIC EGYPT. Ptolemy IV Philopater (222-205/4 BC). AR stater or tetradrachm (27mm, 13.74 gm, 12h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 2/5, Fine Style, edge marks. Alexandria, ca. 217-215/0 BC. Jugate draped busts right of Serapis, laureate with miniature atef crown above forehead, and Isis, crowned with grain and miniature horned disc above forehead; dotted border / ΠTOΛEMAIOY-BAΣIΛEΩΣ, eagle standing left on thunderbolt, head right, wings closed, double cornucopia bound with royal diadem over right shoulder; ΔI between legs. CPE 892. Svoronos 1124. Two very attractive portraits with medium cabinet toning.
From the Paramount Collection. Ex Numismatic Fine Arts 26 (14 August 1991), lot 121.
According to Lorber in CPE, p. 432, this issue can be understood as the financial basis for the rebuilding of the Lagid army between 219 and 217 BC, and was struck shortly after the Battle of Raphia in 217 BC, in which the Ptolemaic army decisively defeated the invading Seleucid forces of Antiochus III. The army supposedly offered prayers to Serapis and his consort Isis before the battle, which were answered with a victory.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/greek/ancients-ptolemaic-egypt-ptolemy-iv-philopater-222-205-4-bc-ar-stater-or-tetradrachm-27mm-1374-gm-12h-ngc-c/a/3096-30042.s?type=CoinArchives3096
HID02906262019
© 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 2000-3000 USD