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Auction 131  22-25 Nov 2022
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Lot 1804

Estimate: 400 AUD
Price realized: 240 AUD
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Egypt, Kingdom of, Ptolemy II, (285-246 B.C.), silver tetradrachm (Lorber describes as a stater), (14.12 g), Sidon mint, year 32, 255/4 B.C, obv. head of Ptolemy I to right wearing aegis, rev. eagle to left with closed wings, standing on thunderbolt, in front SI over MT monogram, above right L/A, monogram between legs around SWTHROS PTOLEMAIOU, (cf.S.7772, Sv.734a, BMC 65-6, SNG Cop -, Meydancikkale Hoard 4695 [year 30]). Dark patination very fine and rare.

Ex Superior Auctions, held in New York, December 9, 1994 (lot 703), lot includes collector's detailed description in a 2x2 flip. A most unusual variety with the date separated with L over A, not next too each other. Probably on a year 30 reverse die the A was added to the field to indicate year 31.

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