Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 138 18-19 May 2023
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Ptolemy IV Philopator, 221 – 205.
Octodrachm in the name of Ptolemy III, Alexandria circa 219-217, AV 27.78 g. Radiate and diademed bust of deified Ptolemy III r., wearing aegis and trident over l. shoulder. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ – ΠTOΛEMAIOY Radiate cornucopia bound with royal diadem; below, ΔI. Svoronos 1117 and pl. XXXVI, 6 (this obverse die). SNG Copenhagen 196. CPE 888 (these dies).
Well struck in high relief on a full flan. Extremely fine
From a Distinguished Swiss Collection.
Graded AU Strike 5/5 Surface 4/5, Fine style, NCG certification number 6558857-005
Octodrachm in the name of Ptolemy III, Alexandria circa 219-217, AV 27.78 g. Radiate and diademed bust of deified Ptolemy III r., wearing aegis and trident over l. shoulder. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ – ΠTOΛEMAIOY Radiate cornucopia bound with royal diadem; below, ΔI. Svoronos 1117 and pl. XXXVI, 6 (this obverse die). SNG Copenhagen 196. CPE 888 (these dies).
Well struck in high relief on a full flan. Extremely fine
From a Distinguished Swiss Collection.
Graded AU Strike 5/5 Surface 4/5, Fine style, NCG certification number 6558857-005