PTOLEMAIC EGYPT. Cleopatra VII Thea, 51-30 B.C. BI Tetradrachm (12.61 gms), Alexandreia Mint, Year 11 (42/1 B.C.). NGC EF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5.
Svor-1825; SNG Cop-405. Obverse: Diademed bust of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis; Reverse: Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; L IA (date) above headdress of Isis to left, ΠA to right. A wonderful example from the reign of perhaps Egypt's most famous ruler, this Tetradrachm is nicely details with a strong . Despite some surface roughness, much brilliance is retained, only deepening the appeal of this example. To view all items from the Martineit Family Collection, click
here.From the Martineit Family Collection of Ancient and World Coins.
Estimate: $300 - $500