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Nomos 13

7 October 2016
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zürich
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A splendid and pedigreed Pentadrachm of Ptolemy II

Estimate: 15000 CHF
Hammer Price:  28000 CHF
Lot 237

PTOLEMAIC KINGS OF EGYPT. Ptolemy II Philadelphos, 285-246 BC. Pentadrachm (Gold, 23 mm, 17.86 g, 12 h), Alexandria, year I (10) = 263. Diademed head of Ptolemy I to right, wearing aegis around his neck. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ Eagle with closed wings standing left on a thunderbolt; between legs, I; to left, Σ-based monogram above Gallic shield. Svoronos 578. A beautiful, sharp example. Extremely fine.

From the Chrysos Collection, acquired in Geneva in 1980, ex Monnaies et Médailles 52, 19 June 1975, 235.

Online bidding closes: 7 Oct 2016, 11:00:00 CEST Current Date & Time: 9 Jul 2025, 07:00:43 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:28000 CHF
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