Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 138 18-19 May 2023
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Ptolemy I Soter as king, 305–285.
Pentadrachm, Alexandria circa 294-285, AV 17.86 g. Diademed head r., with aegis around neck; behind ear, small Δ. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ – ΠTOΛEMAIOY Eagle, with closed wings, standing l. on thunderbolt; in l. field, monogram. Svoronos 210. Dewing 2740. Boston, MFA 2263 (this obverse die). CPE 166.
Rare. A graffito on reverse, otherwise extremely fine
From a Distinguished Swiss Collection.
Pentadrachm, Alexandria circa 294-285, AV 17.86 g. Diademed head r., with aegis around neck; behind ear, small Δ. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ – ΠTOΛEMAIOY Eagle, with closed wings, standing l. on thunderbolt; in l. field, monogram. Svoronos 210. Dewing 2740. Boston, MFA 2263 (this obverse die). CPE 166.
Rare. A graffito on reverse, otherwise extremely fine
From a Distinguished Swiss Collection.