Watch List notes:

Egypt, Kingdom of, Ptolemy V Epiphanes (205-180 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (12.57 g), Alexandria mint, obv. diademed head of Ptolemy I to right, with aegis, dotted border, rev. eagle to left with closed wings, standing on thunderbolt, around BASILEWS PTOLEMAIOU , (S.7856, Sv.1231, SNG Cop. 244-5, Pitchfork -). Attractively toned, large chip on obverse edge, otherwise nearly very fine, scarce.

Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection, acquired from Vicenti 19 November 1983.