| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 193 | Silver | Auction date: 28 January 2024 |
| Lot number: 98 Price realized: 190 EUR (Approx. 206 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt. Alexandreia. Ptolemy III Euergetes 246-221 BC. Drachm Æ 43 mm, 56,82 g Diademed head of Zeus Ammon to right, with ram's horn in his hair and over the diadem / BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΠTOΛEMAIOY, Eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt; to left, cornucopia; between eagle's legs, chi-rho monogram. Very Fine Svoronos 964; Weiser 71; SNG Copenhagen 171. Ptolemy III Euergetes, a significant figure in the Hellenistic era, ascended to the throne of Egypt in 246 BC, succeeding his father, Ptolemy II Philadelphus. The title "Euergetes" which translates to "the Benefactor" in Greek, aptly reflects his reputation as a generous and benevolent ruler who undertook numerous philanthropic endeavors during his reign. Notably, Ptolemy III is celebrated for his military achievements and successful conquests. His campaigns expanded the dominion of the Ptolemaic Kingdom, securing territories in Asia Minor, the Aegean Islands, and even regions within the Seleucid Empire. His motivations were partly driven by a desire to avenge the murder of his sister and regain territories that once belonged to the Ptolemies. Furthermore, Ptolemy III continued to nurture the legacy of the famed Library of Alexandria, a beacon of scholarship and learning in the ancient world. He expanded its collection of texts, further enhancing its status as a preeminent center for the study of various disciplines. In addition to his military and cultural endeavors, Ptolemy III was a patron of Greek culture and the arts. He provided support to poets, scholars, and philosophers, fostering the flourishing of Greek culture within the confines of Egypt. Ptolemy III Euergetes passed away in 222 BC, and he was succeeded by his son, Ptolemy IV Philopator. His legacy endures in the annals of history, marked by territorial expansion, intellectual development at the Library of Alexandria, and the promotion of Greek culture during his reign in the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt. Starting price: 50 EUR |  |
