Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
May 2023 World CCO Auction 16-19 May 2023
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PTOLEMAIC EGYPT. Ptolemy III Euergetes, 246-221 B.C. AE Drachm (71.58 gms), Alexandreia Mint. NGC EF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5.
Svor-964; SNG Cop-171-2; CPE-B395. Diameter: 41mm. Obverse: Diademed head of Zeus-Ammon right; Reverse: Eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt; filleted cornucopia to left, chi-rho monogram between legs. An impressively hefty Ptolemaic issue with strong details exhibiting scant evidence of wear. The surfaces are free from any unsightly corrosion or encrustation, instead displaying a beautiful deep brown patina. Exceptionally well-preserved and attractive, this piece will excite any collector of this popular large-denomination bronze type.
Estimate: $200 - $300
Svor-964; SNG Cop-171-2; CPE-B395. Diameter: 41mm. Obverse: Diademed head of Zeus-Ammon right; Reverse: Eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt; filleted cornucopia to left, chi-rho monogram between legs. An impressively hefty Ptolemaic issue with strong details exhibiting scant evidence of wear. The surfaces are free from any unsightly corrosion or encrustation, instead displaying a beautiful deep brown patina. Exceptionally well-preserved and attractive, this piece will excite any collector of this popular large-denomination bronze type.
Estimate: $200 - $300