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LOT 2869
Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, Ptolemy V Epiphanes AR Tetradrachm. 205-180 BC.
Uncertain mint in Cyprus. Dated year 81 of an uncertain era (182/1 BC). Diademed head of Ptolemy I to right, wearing aegis / ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ, eagle standing to left on thunderbolt; ΠA (date) in exergue. Svoronos 1102; Olivier 84-89; SNG Copenhagen -; DCA 73. Extremely Fine. Lightly toned.(14.28gr, 27mm, 12h.).
Provenance
From Zurqieh, 5th July 2016.
From the Molard Collection, Switzerland.
Ex Nomos AG, Auction 15, 22 October 2017, lot 200 (company's ticket included).
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LOT 2869
Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, Ptolemy V Epiphanes AR Tetradrachm.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £416
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