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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 62
KINGS OF MACEDON. Time of Antigonos II Gonatas, Demetrios II Aitolikos, and Antigonos III Doson, 246/5-229 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 30 mm, 17.03 g, 11 h), Amphipolis (?). Head of Poseidon to right, wearing wreath of seaweed. Rev. Apollo seated to left on prow, holding bow in his right hand and resting his left on the galley; on the planks, BAΣIΛEΩΣ / ANTIΓONOΥ in two lines; in exergue, monogram. BMFA 715 (same obverse die). HGC 3.1, 1051. Panagopoulou, TEA, Group 42, 194.d (this coin, O31/R185...
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 140
SELEUKID KINGS. Antiochos IV Epiphanes, 175-164 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 32 mm, 17.08 g, 12 h), Ake-Ptolemais, circa 170-168. Diademed head of Antiochos IV to right; above, star. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ - ANTIOXOY Apollo seated left on omphalos, holding arrow in his right hand and resting his left on grounded bow; to outer left, palm frond; to inner left, monogram of AB; in exergue, monogram. SC 1472b. Very rare. A beautiful coin with a spectacularly lifelike portrait. Minor die rust on the obverse and ...
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 143
SELEUKID KINGS. Tryphon, circa 142-138 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 31 mm, 16.23 g, 1 h), Antiochia on the Orontes. Diademed head of Tryphon to right. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ / TPYΦΩNOΣ - AYTOKPATOPOΣ Spiked Macedonian (or Cretan?) helmet with cheek guards to left, adorned with wild goat's horn above visor; in inner left field, Π; all within oak wreath. CSE -. Roma 14 (2017), 318 (same obverse die). SC -, cf. 2031 (unlisted with Π, but cf. SC 2033i for Π on a drachm). SMA -. Of the highest rarity, apparentl...
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 152
JUDAEA, Hellenistic Period. Ptolemaic issues, circa 294-242/1 BC. 1/4 Obol or Ma'ah (Silver, 6 mm, 0.16 g, 2 h), Jerusalem, 294-circa 282 and 272-262/1. Diademed head of Ptolemy I to right. Rev. 'YHDH' ('Yehudah' in Paleo-Hebrew) Eagle with spread wings standing left. CPE 254 & 711. GLT Type 37 (O3/R15). Gitler & Lorber Group 7, no. 16. TJC 32. Rare. An excellently preserved and beautifully toned example of this fascinating issue. Die break on the reverse, otherwise, nearly extremely fine. T...
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 158
PTOLEMAIC KINGS OF EGYPT. Ptolemy II Philadelphos, with Arsinöe II, Ptolemy I, and Berenike I, 285-246 BC. Half Mnaieion or Tetradrachm (Gold, 20 mm, 13.90 g, 12 h), Alexandria, circa 272-261/0. AΔEΛΦΩN Conjoined busts of Ptolemy II, diademed and draped, and Arsinöe II, diademed and veiled, to right; behind, Galatian shield. Rev. ΘEΩN Conjoined busts of Ptolemy I, diademed and draped, and Berenike, diademed and veiled, to right. CPE 314. Olivier & Lorber dies A7/R17. SNG Copenhagen 133. Svoron...
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 171
KYRENAICA. Kyrene. Ophellas, Ptolemaic Governor, second reign, 312-308 BC. 1/10 Stater (Gold, 7 mm, 0.85 g, 11 h). KY Bearded head of Zeus-Ammon to left, with ram's horn over his ear. Rev. Female head (Nike or Kyrene?) to right, her hair bound up in a topknot and wearing pendant earring. BMC 161 and pl. XV, 31 (same obverse die). BMFA -. Naville 138 (same dies). SNG Copenhagen -. Lustrous and fresh, a gem of a coin. Good extremely fine. From a Swiss collection, formed before 2005. Estimate:...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 359
PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter. As satrap, 323-305/4 BC. AV Stater (18mm, 8.52 g, 12h). In the name and types of Alexander III of Macedon. Memphis mint. Struck circa 323 BC. Helmeted head of Athena right / Nike standing left, holding wreath and cradling stylis; no control marks. CPE 2; Svoronos –; Zervos Issue 72, dies 727/– (unlisted rev. die); Price 3961. Underlying luster. VF. From the Jonathan K. Kern Collection. Estimate: 3000 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 360
PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter. As satrap, 323-305/4 BC. AR Tetradrachm (28mm, 17.11 g, 12h). In the name and types of Alexander III of Macedon. Memphis or Alexandreia mint. Struck circa 323-317 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; rose in left field, ΔI-O below throne. CPE 19; Svoronos –; Zervos Issue 2C, dies 205/– (unlisted rev. die); Price 3971; Kraay & Hirmer 569 (same obv. die). Attractive iridescent tone, minor double strike on obverse....
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 361
PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter. As satrap, 323-305/4 BC. AR Tetradrachm (28.5mm, 17.17 g, 12h). In the name and types of Alexander III of Macedon. Memphis or Alexandreia mint. Struck circa 323-317 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; rose in left field, ΔI-O below throne. CPE 19; Svoronos –; Zervos Issue 2C, dies 205/– (unlisted rev. die); Price 3971. Attractively toned, trace deposits, a few faint scratches, small mark in field on reverse. Go...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 362
PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter. As satrap, 323-305/4 BC. AR Tetradrachm (28mm, 16.83 g, 12h). Attic standard. In the name of Alexander III of Macedon. Alexandreia mint. Struck circa 307/6 BC. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, wearing elephant skin, aegis around neck with tiny Δ in scales / Athena Alkidemos advancing right; to right, monogram and eagle standing right on thunderbolt. CPE 56; Svoronos 37; Zervos Issue 21, dies 304/– (unlisted obv. die); SNG Copenhagen –. To...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 363
PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter. As satrap, 323-305/4 BC or king, 305/4-282 BC. AR Tetradrachm (27.5mm, 15.75 g, 1h). Ptolemaic standard. In the name of Alexander III of Macedon. Alexandreia mint. Struck circa 306-300 BC. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, wearing elephant skin, aegis around neck / Athena Alkidemos advancing right; small round shield to inner left; to right, helmet, ΔI, and eagle standing right on thunderbolt. CPE 74; Svoronos 176; Zervos Issue 32 (dies 53...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 364
PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter. As satrap, 323-305/4 BC, or king, 305/4-282 BC. AR Tetradrachm (28.5mm, 15.69 g, 1h). Ptolemaic standard. In the name of Alexander III of Macedon. Alexandreia mint. Struck circa 306-300 BC. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, wearing elephant skin, aegis around neck with tiny Δ in scales / Athena Alkidemos advancing right; to right, monogram, Corinthan helmet right, and eagle standing right on thunderbolt. CPE 70; Svoronos 164; Zervos Issue ...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 365
PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter. 305/4-282 BC. AR Tetradrachm (28mm, 14.87 g, 1h). Alexandreia mint. Struck circa 294-282 BC. Diademed head right, wearing aegis around neck, tiny Δ behind ear / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; monogram to left. CPE 141a; Svoronos 234; SNG Copenhagen –. Iridescent tone, minor flan crack, light scratches and marks, edge marks. Good VF. Ex Victor England inventory 81651 (ND); Stack's (8 September 1988), lot 673. Estimate: 750 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 366
PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter. 305/4-282 BC. AR Tetradrachm (28mm, 14.23 g, 12h). Alexandreia mint. Struck circa 294-282 BC. Diademed head right, wearing aegis around neck, tiny Δ behind ear / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; to left, P above monogram. CPE 154; Svoronos 256; SNG Copenhagen –. Attractive old collection tone, trace deposits, hairlines, zig-zag pattern and light graffito in field on reverse. Good VF. From the Jeffrey H. Miller Collection. Estimate: 750 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 367
PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter. 305/4-282 BC. AV Trichryson – 'Pentadrachm' (24.5mm, 17.75 g, 12h). Alexandreia mint. Struck circa 294-282 BC. Diademed head right, wearing aegis around neck, small Δ behind ear / BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΠTOΛEMAIOY, eagle standing left on thunderbolt; monogram to left. CPE 166; Svoronos 210; SNG Copenhagen –; Boston MFA 2263; Dewing 2740. Minor edge marks, small flan flaw on obverse. Good VF. From the Wild Rose Collection, purchased from Calgary Coin Gallery, Augu...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 368
PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter. 305/4-282 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26.5mm, 14.25 g, 12h). Alexandreia mint. Struck circa 294-282 BC. Diademed head right, wearing aegis around neck, tiny Δ behind ear / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; to left, P above monogram. CPE 168; Svoronos 255; SNG Copenhagen 70–1. Old collection tone. Near EF. From the Wild Rose Collection, purchased from Edward J. Waddell (inv. 56908), 3 October 2023. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 38 (6 June 1996), lot 556. ...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 369
PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy II Philadelphos, with Arsinöe II, Ptolemy I, and Berenike I. 285-246 BC. AV Half Mnaïeion – 'Tetradrachm' (19.5mm, 13.80 g, 12h). Alexandreia mint. Struck circa 272-261/0 BC. Conjoined busts of Ptolemy II and Arsinöe II right; Ptolemy is diademed and draped, Arsinöe is diademed and veiled; AΔEΛΦΩN above, shield to left / Conjoined busts of Ptolemy I and Berenike I; Ptolemy is diademed and draped, Berenike is diademed and veiled; ΘEΩN above. CPE 314; Svoronos 6...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 370
PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Arsinoe II Philadelphos. Died 270/268 BC. AR Dekadrachm (34.5mm, 35.13 g, 11h). Alexandreia mint. Struck under Ptolemy II, circa 270-261/0 BC. Head right, with ram's horn, veiled and wearing stephane; lotus-tipped scepter in background / APΣINOHΣ ΦIΛAΔEΛΦOY, double cornucopia with grape bunches hanging at sides, bound with fillet. CPE 320 (Ptolemy II); Svoronos 409; Troxell, Arsinoe, Group 3, p. 41 and pl. 2, 1 (same obv. die); SNG Copenhagen –. Lightly toned, traces ...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 371
PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy III Euergetes. 246-222 BC. Æ Hemidrachm – Triobol (34.5mm, 34.55 g, 12h). Alexandreia mint. Series 5A. Horned head of Zeus-Ammon right, wearing tainia with basileion / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; filleted cornucopia to left, no control marks. CPE B393; Svoronos 1003; SNG Copenhagen 189-90. Attractive even dark brown patina. EF. Ex Jack A. Frazer Collection (Classical Numismatic Group 114, 13 May 2020), lot 440; Freeman & Sear FPL 7 (Spring 2003), no....
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 372
PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy III Euergetes. 246-222 BC. Æ Drachm (43mm, 74.64 g, 12h). Alexandreia mint. Series 5B. Horned head of Zeus-Ammon right, wearing tainia with basileion / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; cornucopia to left, monogram between legs. CPE B395; Svoronos 964; SNG Copenhagen 171–2. Attractive dark brown surfaces, with reddish hues. VF. Estimate: 500 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 373
PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy III Euergetes. 246-222 BC. AV Mnaïeion – "Oktadrachm" (26mm, 27.82 g, 11h). Posthumous issue under Ptolemy IV. Alexandreia mint. Struck circa 219-217 BC. Bust of the deified Ptolemy III right, wearing radiate diadem and aegis; trident over left shoulder, middle prong ends in a lotus finial / BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΠTOΛEMAIOY, radiate and filleted cornucopia; ΔI below. CPE 888; Svoronos 1117; Olivier & Lorber dies 3/10; SNG Copenhagen 196. Lustrous, a couple tiny die breaks ...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 374
PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy IV Philopator. 222-205/4 BC. AR Tetradrachm (27mm, 13.98 g, 12h). Alexandreia mint. Struck circa 219-217 BC. Jugate draped busts right of Serapis and Isis / Eagle standing left, head right, on thunderbolt; filleted double cornucopia over shoulder, ΔI between legs. CPE 892; Svoronos 1123–4; Landvatter Group 4, 44a (O12/R33 – this coin, illstrated, but erroneously as 43a on the plate); SNG Copenhagen 197-8. Old cabinet tone, patches of find patina, a few minor s...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 375
PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy V Epiphanes. First sole reign, 180-170 BC. AR Triobol (11mm, 1.48 g, 12h). Uncertain mint on Cyprus. Diademed head right; half-thunderbolt behind neck / Eagle, with spread wings, standing left on thunderbolt; no control marks. CPE 1019; Svoronos 1787; Olivier 2572–4; SNG Copenhagen Supp. 1324. Lightly toned, minor granularity. VF. Extremely rare, only three noted by Olivier, none in CoinArchives. Estimate: 1000 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 376
PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy V Epiphanes. 204-180 BC. AR Tetradrachm (24mm, 14.06 g, 12h). Uncertain mint. Dated RY 1 (204 BC). Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, aegis around neck / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; LA to right. CPE 1038; Svoronos 1192 var. (dated RY 4, but same obv. die as illustration); Olivier 2931–4 var. (same; obv. die D3); SNG Copenhagen 1303 var. (same; same obv. die); DCA2 1102 (same dies as illustration). Horn silver, cleaning scratches. Near EF. Extremely rar...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 377
PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy V Epiphanes. 204-180 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25mm, 13.96 g, 12h). Uncertain mint 46, probably on the Levantine Coast. Struck circa 199/8 BC. Diademed and draped bust right / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; monogram to left. CPE 1109; Svoronos 1258; Carlen & Lorber p. 169; Mørkholm, Coins 21 (A4/P7); SNG Copenhagen Supp. 1301 var. (also wearing aegis). Toned, patches of find patina, a few hairlines. VF. Rare. From the Wild Rose Collection. The boy king Ptole...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 378
PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy VI Philometor. First sole reign, 180-170 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 14.09 g, 12h). Salamis mint. Dated RY 6 (176/5 BC). Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, aegis around neck / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; piloi of the Dioskouroi across upper field, Lς (date) to left, petasos with diadem to right. Svoronos 1330; Olivier 273–6 (V56/R145); Mørkholm & Kromann 44–7 (A9/P27); SNG Copenhagen 566 var. (mint signature on rev.; same obv. die). Lightly toned, trace d...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 379
PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Kleopatra VII Thea Neotera. 51-30 BC. Æ Diobol – 80 Drachmai (28mm, 18.12 g, 12h). Alexandreia mint. Diademed and draped bust right / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; cornucopia to left, Π (mark of value) to right. Svoronos 1871; SNG Copenhagen 419–21. Dark brown surfaces, light deposits. Near VF. Good portrait. Estimate: 750 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 382
KYRENAICA, Kyrene. temp. Ophellas. Ptolemaic governor, first reign, circa 322-313 BC. AV Tenth Stater (7mm, 0.86 g, 12h). Chairis, magistrate. Head of Ammon left / Head of the nymph Kyrene facing slightly right. Naville 114 (same dies); SNG Copenhagen 1213 (same dies); BMC 139 (same dies). Underlying luster. Good VF. Well centered and struck. Exceptional for issue. Estimate: 1000 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 509
EGYPT, Alexandria. Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. Æ Diobol – 80 Drachmai (27mm, 19.33 g, 11h). First series, struck circa 30-28 BC. Bare head right / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; cornucopia to left, Π (mark of value) to right. Köln 1; Dattari (Savio) 2; K&G 2.5; RPC I 5001; Emmett 1. Dark brown patina with light earthen highlights. Good VF. Rare, one of the finest known specimens. The first coinage of the new province of Egypt was a direct copy of the bronze coinage of Cleopatra, the last Pto...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 646
The Triumvirs. Octavian. 28 BC. AR Denarius (20mm, 3.72 g, 12h). "Aegypto Capta" commemorative. Uncertain mint in Italy (Rome?). Bare head right; lituus behind neck / Crocodile standing right with jaws open; AEGVPTO above, CAPTA below. CRI 430; RIC I 275a; RSC 2. Toned with iridescence, light porosity, scratches. Good VF. From the Wild Rose Collection. Ex Long Valley River Collection (Roma XX, 29 October 2020), lot 489 (hammer £15,000); Ernst Ploil Collection (Numismatica Ars Classica 101 (2...
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61375, Lot 25037
Ancients MACEDONIAN KINGDOM. Alexander III the Great (336-323 BC). AR tetradrachm (26mm, 16.83 gm, 11h). NGC Choice VF 5/5 - 4/5, Fine Style. Early posthumous issue of Ptolemaic Memphis (or Alexandria), under Ptolemy I Soter, as satrap, ca. 323/2-317/1 BC. Head of Heracles right, wearing lion skin headdress, paws tied before neck / ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ, Zeus seated left on backless throne, right leg drawn back, feet on stool, eagle in outstretched right hand, grounded scepter in left; rose in left field...
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61375, Lot 25143
Ancients PTOLEMAIC EGYPT. Ptolemy III Euergetes (246-222 BC). AE triobol (34mm, 36.17 gm, 11h). NGC VF★ 5/5 - 5/5. Alexandria, series 5B. Horned head of Zeus-Ammon right, wearing taenia with basileion over forehead; dotted border / ΠTOΛEMAIOY-BAΣIΛEΩΣ, eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt; cornucopia bound with royal diadem in left field, XP monogram between eagle's legs, dotted border. CPE B396. Svoronos 965. Smooth golden patina. From the James Lomiento, Jr. Collection. Ex C...
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61375, Lot 25144
Ancients PTOLEMAIC EGYPT. Ptolemy IX (116-81/0 BC). AR tetradrachm (24mm, 14.10 gm, 12h). NGC Choice XF★ 5/5 - 5/5. Alexandria, dated Regnal Year 9 (109/8 BC). Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, aegis tied around neck; dotted border / ΠTOΛEMAIOY-BAΣIΛEΩΣ, eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt; L Θ (date) to left, ΠA to right, dotted border. Svoronos 1670 (Ptolemy X). SNG Copenhagen 353-355. Even cabinet toning with a glossy sheen. https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/greek/ancien...
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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 227, Lot 362
Ptolemaic, Ptolemy IX. Tetradrachm; Ptolemaic, Ptolemy IX; RY 10 (108/7 BC), Tetradrachm, 13.76g. SNG Cop-356, Svoronos-1671. Obv: Diademed head of Ptolemy I to right, wearing aegis. Rx: BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ, eagle standing to left on thunderbolt, with wings closed; LI (date) to left, ΠA to right.. Toned VF Estimate: 375 USD...
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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 227, Lot 412
Ptolemaic, Ptolemy III. AE 13, dichalkon; Ptolemaic, Ptolemy III; 246-222 BC, Kyrene, Dichalkon, 7.29g. CPE-B485, Svoronos-867. Obv: Diademed head of Ptolemy I r., wearing aegis around neck. Rx: Draped bust of Libya r., wearing taenia; single cornucopia below chin.. VF Estimate: 200 USD...
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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 227, Lot 413
Ptolemaic, Ptolemy IV. AR Tetrobol; Ptolemaic, Ptolemy IV; 221-205 BC, Tetrobol, 49.60g. SNG Cop-224-6. Obv: Horned head of Zeus-Ammon r., wearing tainia with basileion. Rx: Eagle with closed wings standing l., head r., on thunderbolt; filleted cornucopia over shoulder.. aVF Estimate: 385 USD...
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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 227, Lot 414
Ptolemaic, Ptolemy IV. Drachm; Ptolemaic, Ptolemy IV; 222-205 BC, Drachm, 67.99g. Svoronos-1125, SNG Cop-199. Obv: Diademed head of Zeus Ammon to r., with ram's horn in his hair and over the diadem. Rx: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΠTOΛEMAIOY, Eagle with closed wings standing l. on thunderbolt; to l., cornucopia; control mark between eagle's legs.. aVF Estimate: 600 USD...
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Astarte S.A. - Web Auction 5, Lot 151
PTOLEMAIC KINGS OF EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter, as Satrap, 323-305 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 26.03 mm, 17.16 g). Struck in the name and type of Alexander III of Macedon. Arados, circa 320-315 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin. Rev. AΛEΞANΔPOY Zeus seated left on throne, right leg drawn back, feet on stool, holding eagle and sceptre; AP monogram in left field. Price 3426 (Byblos). Müller 1375. Minor scracthes on obverse. Very Fine. Starting price: 300 CHF...
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Astarte S.A. - Web Auction 5, Lot 152
PTOLEMAIC KINGS OF EGYPT. Ptolemy II, 285-246 BC. Tetartemorion or 1/4 Ma'ah (Silver, 5.8 mm, 0.17 g). Jerusalem, before 260 BC. Diademed head right, wearing aegis around neck. Rev. Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; Aramaic YH[...] to left. Gitler & Lorber II, Group 8, 16. Cf. Meshorer 32. Cf. Hendin 1087. Toned. About Very Fine. Starting price: 20 CHF...
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31008
Ancients SICILY. Syracuse. Philistis, wife of Hieron II (275-215 BC). AR 16-litrai (26mm, 14.04 gm, 5h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 2/5, edge chips, marks. Ca. 240-216 BC. Veiled and diademed head of Queen Philistis left; star behind / ΒΑΣΙΛΙΣΣΑΣ / ΦΙΛΙΣΤΙΔΟΣ, Nike driving quadriga walking right, reins in both hands; palm branch right above, K in right field. Seemingly unlisted in standard references. SNG Copenhagen -, cf. 825 (star above). SNG ANS -, cf. 877-880 (same). HGC 2, 1554 var. (unlisted sy...
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31018
Ancients MACEDONIAN KINGDOM. Demetrius I Poliorcetes (306-283 BC). AR tetradrachm (25mm, 17.23 gm, 4h). NGC Choice MS 5/5 - 5/5. Amphipolis, 294-293 BC. Nike standing left on prow of galley left, blowing trumpet in right hand, stylis cradled in left arm / ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ / ΒΑ-ΣΙΛΕ-ΩΣ, Poseidon, nude, advancing left, seen from behind, chlamys draped over outstretched left arm, brandishing trident in right hand; tripod in left field, Ξ above ME monogram in right field. Newell 94, pl. viii, 16. Handsom...
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31025
Ancients SELEUCID KINGDOM. Antiochus I Soter (281-261 BC). AV stater (18mm, 8.51 gm, 5h). NGC Choice AU 3/5 - 2/5, scuffs. Aï Khanoum mint. Diademed head of Antiochus I right, rejuvenated and idealized, one diadem end waving upward, the other falling straight behind / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ, Apollo seated left on omphalus, testing arrow in right hand, resting left hand upon grounded bow behind; OΔ monogram in inner left field below the arrow. SC 436.1. This piece showcases a delightful youthful p...
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31026
Ancients PTOLEMAIC EGYPT. Arsinöe II Philadelphus (277-270/268 BC). AV mnaieion or octodrachm (29mm, 27.89 gm, 11h). NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 2/5, ex-jewelry, scratches. Posthumous issue of Alexandria, under Ptolemy VI-VIII, after 193/2 BC. Veiled head of deified Arsinöe II right, wearing diademed stephane and horn of Ammon, scepter surmounted by lotus over left shoulder; K in left field, dotted border / APΣINOHΣ-ΦIΛAΔEΛΦOY, double cornucopia bound with royal diadem, containing pyramidal cakes, pom...
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31027
Ancients PTOLEMAIC EGYPT. Arsinöe II Philadelphus (277-270/268 BC). AV mnaieion or octodrachm (29mm, 27.76 gm, 11h). NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 1/5, damage, bent. Posthumous issue of Alexandria, under Ptolemy VI-VIII, after 193/2 BC. Veiled head of deified Arsinöe II right, wearing diademed stephane and horn of Ammon, scepter surmounted by lotus over left shoulder; K in left field, dotted border / APΣINOHΣ-ΦIΛAΔEΛΦOY, double cornucopia bound with royal diadem, containing pyramidal cakes, pomegranates...
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31028
Ancients PTOLEMAIC EGYPT. Arsinöe II Philadelphus (277-270/268 BC). AV mnaieion or octodrachm (28mm, 27.73 gm, 12h). NGC AU 5/5 - 2/5, ex-jewelry. Posthumous issue of Alexandria, under Ptolemy VI-VIII, after 193/2 BC. Veiled head of deified Arsinöe II right, wearing diademed stephane and horn of Ammon, scepter surmounted by lotus over left shoulder; K in left field, dotted border / APΣINOHΣ-ΦIΛAΔEΛΦOY, double cornucopia bound with royal diadem, containing pyramidal cakes, pomegranates and othe...
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31029
Ancients PTOLEMAIC EGYPT. Berenice II (267/266-221 BC). AV mnaieion or octodrachm (29mm, 27.70 gm, 12h). NGC XF 5/5 - 3/5, Fine Style. Ptolemaic standard. Posthumous issue under Ptolemy IV, ca. 211/10 BC. Veiled, diademed, and draped bust of Berenice II right, seen from front / ΒΕΡΕΝΙΚΗΣ-ΒΑΣΙΛΙΣΣΗΣ, cornucopia bound with royal diadem, containing grape cluster hanging from rim, pomegranate, pyramidal cake, and grain ear; dotted border. CPE 895. Svoronos 1113. SNG Copenhagen 169. This exception...
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31030
Ancients PTOLEMAIC EGYPT. Ptolemy III Euergetes (246-222 BC). AV mnaieion or octodrachm (27mm, 27.79 gm, 1h). NGC AU 5/5 - 4/5, Fine Style. Posthumous issue of Alexandria, under Ptolemy IV, ca. 219-217 BC. Bust of deified Ptolemy III right, wearing radiate diadem and aegis, ornate trident over left shoulder, the central tine ornamented with lotus finial; dotted border / ΠTOΛEMAIOY-BAΣIΛEΩΣ, cornucopia bound with radiate royal diadem, containing grain ear, pyramidal cake, and pomegranate, grape...
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31031
Ancients PTOLEMAIC EGYPT. Ptolemy III Euergetes (246-222 BC). AV mnaieion or octodrachm (26mm, 27.71 gm, 12h). NGC XF 4/5 - 3/5, test mark. Posthumous issue of Alexandria, under Ptolemy IV, ca. 219-217 BC. Bust of deified Ptolemy III right, wearing radiate diadem and aegis, ornate trident over left shoulder, the central tine ornamented with lotus finial; dotted border / ΠTOΛEMAIOY-BAΣIΛEΩΣ, cornucopia bound with radiate royal diadem, containing grain ear, pyramidal cake, and pomegranate, grape...
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31032
Ancients CYRENAICA. Cyrene. Ophellas, Ptolemaic Governor (ca. 322/1-308 BC). AV stater (19mm, 8.51 gm, 1h). NGC AU 5/5 - 2/5, Fine Style, ex-jewelry, brushed. Attic standard. Chairius, magistrate. KYPANAI-ON, charioteer driving quadriga walking right, with reins in both hand, kentron in right hand; radiate sun above, all within linear border / XAIPIOΣ (retrograde), Zeus reclining left on throne, right leg drawn back, feet on stool, eagle standing left with head reverted in outstretched right h...
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31048
Ancients Cleopatra VII and Marc Antony, as Rulers of the East (37-30 BC). AR tetradrachm (26mm, 15.09 gm, 12h). NGC Choice XF 4/5 - 2/5. Syria, Antioch, 36 BC. ΒΑCΙΛΙCCΑ ΚΛЄΟΠΑΤΡΑ ΘЄΑ ΝЄwΤЄΡΑ, diademed bust of Cleopatra VII right, seen from front, hair in cornrows, wearing pendant earring, beaded necklaces, and embroidered dress / ΑΝΤwΝΙΟC ΑΥΤΟΚPΑΤwΡ ΤΡΙΤΟΝ ΤΡΙwΝ ΑΝΔΡwΝ, bare head of Marc Antony right. RPC I 4094. McAlee 174. Prieur 27. BMC 53. HGC 9, 1361. This coin is a phenomenal representa...
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31050
Ancients Augustus (27 BC-AD 14). AV aureus (20mm, 7.79 gm, 6h). NGC Choice VF 4/5 - 3/5, bankers mark, light graffito. Lugdunum, 15-13 BC. AVGVSTVS-DIVI•F, bare head of Augustus right; dotted border / IMP•-X, Apollo Citharoedus of Actium, standing facing, head left, plectrum in right hand, lyre in left; ACT in exergue, linear border. Calicó 215a. RIC I 170. A pretty example well-struck on a lustrous, silky flan. Ex Numismatic Ars Classica, Auction 100 (29 May 2017), lot421; Numismatic Ars Cl...
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32038
Ancients MACEDONIAN KINGDOM. Alexander III the Great (336-323 BC). AV stater (20mm, 8.48 gm, 12h). NGC Choice VF 5/5 - 2/5, scratches. Ptolemaic posthumous issue of Memphis, under Ptolemy I Soter, as Satrap, ca. 323-311 BC. Head of Athena right, hair flowing loose below, over left shoulder, and upswept at temple, wearing pendant earring, necklace, and crested Corinthian helmet with parallel crest ties pushed back on head, the bowl decorated with coiled serpent right / AΛEΞANΔPOY, Nike standing...
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32175
Ancients SELEUCID KINGDOM. Antiochus I Soter (281-261 BC). AV stater (17mm, 8.49 gm, 5h). NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 3/5. Aï Khanoum mint. Diademed head of Antiochus I right, rejuvenated and idealized, one diadem end waving upward, the other falling straight behind / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ, Apollo seated left on omphalus, testing arrow in right hand, resting left hand upon grounded bow behind; OΔ in inner left field below the arrow. SC 436.1. Captivating example with charming idealized portrait on silky...
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32186
Ancients PTOLEMAIC EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter, as Satrap (323-282 BC). AR tetradrachm (27mm, 15.72 gm, 1h). NGC Choice VF 4/5 - 3/5, overstruck, edge chips. Ptolemaic standard, Alexandria, struck in the name of Alexander III the Great, ca. 306-300 BC, obverse die signed by the artist Δ. Diademed head of Alexander III right, wearing elephant headdress, mitra, and scaly aegis tied before neck; small Δ (artist's signature) to the right of the elephant's ear in the scales, dotted border / AΛEΞΑΝΔPOY, ...
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32187
Ancients PTOLEMAIC EGYPT. Ptolemy II Philadelphus with Arsinöe II, Ptolemy I, and Berenice I (285/4-246 BC). AV mnaieion or octodrachm (26mm, 27.6 gm, 11h). ANACS XF 40. Alexandria, ca. 270-261 BC. AΔEΛΦΩN, conjoined diademed busts of Ptolemy II and Arsinöe II right, Ptolemy draped, Arsinöe veiled; Galatian shield behind / ΘEΩN, conjoined diademed busts of Ptolemy I and Berenice I right, Ptolemy draped, Berenice veiled. Svoronos 603. SNG Copenhagen 132. Four handsomely rendered portraits on a ...
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32188
Ancients PTOLEMAIC EGYPT. Cleopatra VII and Marc Antony, as Rulers of the East (37-31 BC). AE (20mm, 6.24 gm, 12h). NGC VF 4/5 - 2/5. Coele Syria, Chalcis, 32/1 BC. BACIΛICCHC KLEOΠA-TPA, diademed and draped bust of Cleopatra right / ETOYC KA TOY KAI E ΘEAC NEΩTEPAC, bare head of Antony right. RPC I 4771. Clear details with easily identifiable portraits of the power-couple. https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/greek/ancients-ptolemaic-egypt-cleopatra-vii-and-marc-antony-as-rulers-of-the-east-37...
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32189
Ancients BACTRIAN KINGDOM. Diodotus I Soter, as Satrap (ca. 255-235 BC). AV stater (18mm, 8.36 gm, 6h). NGC AU 4/5 - 1/5, test cut, marks, edge bend. Mint A, probably Ai Khanoum (or nearby), in the name of Antiochus II, ca. 255-246 BC. Diademed head of Diodotus I right / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ, Zeus, nude, striding left, seen from behind, brandishing thunderbolt with right hand, aegis over outstretched left arm; eagle with raised wings standing left to left of feet, wreath in inner left field. Bo...
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32190
Ancients BACTRIAN KINGDOM. Demetrius I (ca. 200-185 BC). AR tetradrachm (34mm, 17.03 gm, 11h). NGC Choice XF★ 5/5 - 4/5, die shift. Diademed, draped bust of Demetrius I right, seen from side, wearing headdress composed of elephant head, ears, trunk, and tusks; dotted border / BAΣIΛEΩΣ / ΔHMHTPIOY, Heracles standing facing, nude, crowning himself with wreath in right hand, club cradled in left arm and draped with lion skin; ΦΔΠ monogram to inner left. Bopearachchi Série 1B. SNG ANS 186. HGC 12,...
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32225
Ancients Cleopatra VII of Egypt and Marc Antony, as Rulers of the East (37-30 BC). AR denarius (18mm, 3.57 gm, 12h). NGC XF 3/5 - 1/5. Alexandria, 34-32 BC. CLEOPATRAE-REGINAE•REGVM•FILIORVM•REGVM, diademed and draped bust of Cleopatra right, stem of galley prow below / ANTONI•ARMENIA•DEVICTA, bare head of Marc Antony right, Armenian tiara behind. Crawford 543/1. Sydenham 1210. CRI 345. RSC 1. Two clearly defined portraits of the famous couple. The last Ptolemaic ruler of Egypt, Cleopatra VII...
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2161
Philip V, 221 – 179. Tetradrachm, Pella or Amphipolis circa 220-211, AR 30 mm, 16.88 g. Diademed head of Philip V r. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ – ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ Athena Alchidemos striding l., holding thunderbolt and shield; in inner fields, ΣΡ – ΕΡ. SNG Alpha Bank 1050. SNG München 1124. AMNG III, pl. 34, 16. Boehringer, Chronologie, pl. VII, 6 (this obverse die). Mamroth 1. Rare and in exceptional condition for the issue, among the finest specimens known. A portrait of great beauty, the work of a ver...
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2230
Rhodes. Tetradrachm circa 404-385, AR 24 mm, 15.26 g. Head of Helios facing three-quarters r. Rev. ΡΟΔΙΟΝ Rose; in lower field r., eagle standing r. with closed wings on rock. All within shallow incuse square. de Hirsch 1556 (these dies). Ashton, Essays Carson-Jenkins 1 (this coin). SNG Keckman 359. Bérend, 7 (this coin). HNO Online 1 (this coin). Ashton IGCH IX, p. 140, 16a (this coin). Rare. An impressive portrait struck in high relief and with a light iridescent tone. Extremely ...
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2284
Ptolemaic Kings of Egypt, Ptolemy I as satrap, 323 – 305 or King, 305 – 282. Tetradrachm struck in the name of Alexander III, Alexandria circa 306-300, AR 26 mm, 15.66 g. Diademed head of Alexander r., wearing elephant skin headdress. Rev. ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ Athena Promachos advancing r., brandishing spear and holding shield; in field, tree monograms and eagle standing r. Svoronos 146. SNG Copenhagen 28. SNG Copenhagen 18. CPE 59. Lovely old cabinet tone, minor marks, otherwise about extrem...
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2285
Ptolemaic Kings of Egypt, Ptolemy I as satrap, 323 – 305 or King, 305 – 282. Tetradrachm struck in the name of Alexander III, Alexandria circa 306-300, AR 28 mm, 15.71 g. Diademed head of Alexander r., wearing elephant skin headdress. Rev. ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ Athena Promachos advancing r., brandishing spear and holding shield; in r. field, monogram and eagle. Svoronos 162 and pl. VI, 2. SNG Copenhagen 28. CPE 69. Wonderful old cabinet tone, a graffito on reverse field, otherwise extremely fine...
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 470
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Empire. Octavian 32 – 27 and as Augustus, 27 BC – 14 AD. Brundisium and Roma Denarius circa 29-27, AR 21 mm, 3.94 g. CAESAR – COS·VI Bare head r.; behind, lituus. Rev. AEGVPTO / CAPTA Crocodile advancing r. C 2. BMC 650. RIC 275a. Sear Imperators 430. CBN 905 (Ephesus). Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue, undoubtedly among the finest specimens known of this important and intriguing issue. Struck on fresh metal and with a light i...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 561, Lot 291
PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter. As satrap, 323-305/4 BC. AR Tetradrachm (27.5mm, 16.69 g, 12h). In the name and types of Alexander III of Macedon. Arados mint. Struck circa 320/19-315 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus Aëtophoros seated left, legs crossed; AP (civic) monogram in left field. Price 3426 (Byblos). Underlying luster, slight die wear on obverse. Near EF. Well centered. Estimate: 300 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 561, Lot 292
PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter. As satrap, 323-305/4 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 17.19 g, 1h). In the name and types of Alexander III of Macedon. Tyre mint. Struck under Menes. Dated RY 33 of 'Ozmilk (317/6 BC). Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; -|O (Phoenician 'K [= 'Ozmilk]) and ||| –= (date [33 in Phoenician]) in left field. Price 3286 (Ake); Newell, Dated 37, obv. die XXXI; DCA 737. Toned, traces of find patina, a few minor scratches in field...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 561, Lot 293
PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter. 305/4-282 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25.5mm, 13.13 g, 12h). Alexandreia mint. Struck circa 294-282 BC. Diademed head right, wearing aegis around neck; tiny Δ behind ear / Eagle, with closed wings, standing left on thunderbolt; to left, P above monogram. CPE 132; Svoronos 252; SNG Copenhagen 69. Horn silver, scratches, graffiti on reverse. VF. Estimate: 150 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 561, Lot 294
PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter. 305/4-282 BC. AR Tetradrachm (27mm, 13.98 g, 12h). Alexandreia mint. Struck 294-282 BC. Diademed head right, wearing aegis, tiny Δ behind ear / Eagle, with closed wings, standing left on thunderbolt; to left, P above A. CPE 137; Svoronos 247; SNG Copenhagen –. Roughness, scratches, bankers' marks on obverse. VF. Estimate: 100 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 561, Lot 295
PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy II Philadelphos. 285-246 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26.5mm, 14.15 g, 12h). Uncertain mint 19, on Cyprus (Paphos?). Struck circa 261/0 BC. Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, aegis around neck / Eagle, with closed wings, standing left on thunderbolt; to left, ΠT above monogram. CPE 472; Svoronos 388; SNG Copenhagen 524. Deep iridescent tone, a few tiny flan flaws, some marks, scratches on reverse. VF. Estimate: 200 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 561, Lot 296
PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy II Philadelphos. 285-246 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25.5mm, 14.17 g, 12h). Uncertain mint 21, on Cyprus(?). Struck circa 285–265 BC. Diademed head right, wearing aegis around neck / Eagle, with closed wings, standing left on thunderbolt; to left, Φ above A. CPE 497; Svoronos 371; SNG Copenhagen –. Toned, a little off center. Good VF. Ex Pegasi Numismatics BBS 107 (11 May 1998), lot 142. Estimate: 300 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 561, Lot 297
PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy II Philadelphos. 285-246 BC. AR Tetradrachm (27mm, 14.09 g, 12h). Sidon mint. Undated issue, struck circa 274 BC. Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, aegis around neck / Eagle, with closed wings, standing left on thunderbolt; ΣI to left. CPE 505a; Svoronos 713; SNG Copenhagen 506–7 var. (tiny Δ behind ear). Toned, patches of find patina, some marks, scrape on reverse. VF. Estimate: 150 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 561, Lot 298
PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy II Philadelphos. 285-246 BC. AR Tetradrachm (28mm, 13.96 g, 12h). Tyre mint. Undated issue, struck circa 274 BC. Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, [wearing aegis around neck] / Eagle, with closed wings, standing left on thunderbolt; to left, TYP (civic) monogram above club. CPE 561; Svoronos 644; SNG Copenhagen 482–3. Horn silver, scratches, area of weak strike on obverse, banker's mark on reverse. VF. Estimate: 150 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 561, Lot 299
PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy II Philadelphos. 285-246 BC. AR Tetradrachm (30mm, 14.02 g, 12h). Ioppe mint. Dated RY 31 (255/4 BC). Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis around neck / Eagle, with closed wings, standing left on thunderbolt; IOΠ (mint) monogram to left; to right, AΛ (date) above Θ, A between legs. CPE 664b; Svoronos 800; SNG Copenhagen 461 var. (date as ΛA); DCA 1071. Lightly toned, some horn silver, scratches, minor doubling on obverse. VF. Estimate: 200 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 561, Lot 300
PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy II Philadelphos. 285-246 BC. AR Tetradrachm (27.5mm, 13.79 g, 12h). Ioppe mint. Dated RY 38 (251/0 BC). Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis around neck / Eagle, with closed wings, standing left on thunderbolt; to left, IOΠ (mint) monogram above ΓA monogram; to right, ΛH (date) above Θ. CPE 678; Svoronos 816; SNG Copenhagen –; DCA 1071. Toned, some roughness, light graffito in field on reverse. VF. Estimate: 150 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 561, Lot 301
PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy III Euergetes. 246-222 BC. Æ Tetrobol (37mm, 45.26 g, 12h). Alexandreia mint. Series 4E. Horned head of Zeus-Ammon right, wearing tainia with basileion / Eagle, with closed wings, standing left on thunderbolt; filleted cornucopia over shoulder, EP monogram between legs. CPE B371; Svoronos 974; SNG Copenhagen 227–9 (Ptolemy IV). Red-brown surfaces, some smoothing, roughness on obverse, flan preparation marks on reverse. Near VF. Ex Malloy XLII (22 March 1996)...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 561, Lot 302
PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy III Euergetes. 246-222 BC. Æ Drachm (41.5mm, 71.26 g, 12h). Alexandreia mint. Series 5B. Horned head of Zeus-Ammon right, wearing tainia with basileion / Eagle, with closed wings, standing left on thunderbolt; filleted cornucopia to left, XP monogram between legs. CPE B395; Svoronos 964; SNG Copenhagen 171–2. Rough brown surfaces, flan preparation marks on reverse. VF. Estimate: 150 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 561, Lot 303
PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy III Euergetes. 246-222 BC. Æ Drachm (41.5mm, 70.68 g, 12h). Alexandreia mint. Series 5B. Horned head of Zeus-Ammon right, wearing tainia with basileion / Eagle, with closed wings, standing left on thunderbolt; filleted cornucopia to left, XP monogram between legs. CPE B395; Svoronos 964; SNG Copenhagen 171–2. Rough brown surfaces. Near VF. Estimate: 100 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 561, Lot 304
PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy III Euergetes. 246-222 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25mm, 13.73 g, 12h). Ptolemais (Ake) mint. Dated RY 2 (246/5 BC). Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis around neck / Eagle, with closed wings, standing left on thunderbolt; to left, ΠT (mint) monogram above ME monogram; to right, B (date) above A. CPE 857; Svoronos 1035; SNG Copenhagen –; DCA 1084. Horn silver, cleaning marks. VF. Estimate: 150 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 561, Lot 305
PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy III Euergetes. 246-222 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25mm, 13.77 g, 12h). Gaza mint. Dated RY 23 (225/4 BC). Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis around neck / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; ΓA (mint) monogram to left; to right, KΓ (date) above monogram. CPE 885a; Svoronos 821 var. (monogram); SNG Copenhagen Supp. 1283–4; DCA2 1081. Horn silver, hairlines. VF. Estimate: 150 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 561, Lot 306
PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy IV Philopator. 222-205/4 BC. Æ Drachm (42mm, 71.11 g, 12h). Alexandreia mint. Series 5C. Horned head of Zeus-Ammon right, wearing tainia with basileion / Eagle, with closed wings, standing left on thunderbolt; filleted cornucopia to left, ΛI between legs. CPE B493; Svoronos 1126; SNG Copenhagen 199–200. Brown surfaces, cleaning scratches. Near VF. Estimate: 100 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 561, Lot 307
PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy IV Philopator. 222-205/4 BC. Æ Drachm (42.5mm, 70.17 g, 12h). Alexandreia mint. Series 5D. Horned head of Zeus-Ammon right, wearing tainia with basileion / Eagle, with closed wings, standing left on thunderbolt; filleted cornucopia to left, ΔI between legs. CPE B495; Svoronos 1125; SNG Copenhagen –. Dark green-brown surfaces, encrustation. VF. Estimate: 200 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 561, Lot 308
PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy IV Philopator. 222-205/4 BC. Æ Drachm (42mm, 68.56 g, 12h). Alexandreia mint. Series 5D. Horned head of Zeus-Ammon right, wearing tainia with basileion / Eagle, with closed wings, standing left on thunderbolt; filleted cornucopia to left, ΔI between legs. CPE B495; Svoronos 1125; SNG Copenhagen –. Brown surfaces, some smoothing, slight doubling on reverse. Near VF. Estimate: 100 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 561, Lot 309
PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy VI Philometor. Second sole reign, 163-145 BC. AR Didrachm (19mm, 5.50 g, 12h). Uncertain mint in Cyprus. Struck circa 150 BC. Diademed and draped bust right of Ptolemy as Dionysos, thyrsos over shoulder / Eagle, with closed wings, standing left on thunderbolt. Svoronos 1083β–γ (same obv. die); Olivier Group 3, 2594–5 (obv. die D24); SNG Copenhagen 637. Rough horn silver deposits, cleaning scratches. VF. Estimate: 150 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 561, Lot 310
PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy VIII Euergetes II (Physcon). 145-116 BC. Æ Obol (24mm, 8.59 g, 12h). Cyprus mint. Dated RY 34 (137/6 BC). Diademed head of Zeus-Ammon right / Eagle, with closed wings, standing left on thunderbolt; to left, L ΛΔ (date) above lotus. Svoronos 1629; SNG Copenhagen 661; DCA 1129. Dark green patina, roughness, flan preparation marks. VF. Estimate: 100 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 561, Lot 311
PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. temp. Ptolemy IX Soter II – Ptolemy X Alexander I. 102/1-89/8 BC. Æ (25.5mm, 9.17 g, 12h). Uncertain mint on Cyprus. Head of Zeus-Ammon right, wearing tainia / Two eagles, with closed wings, standing left on thunderbolt. Svoronos 1712; SNG Copenhagen –; Paphos II 321–2 (Ptolemy IX). Earthen dark green patina, light roughness. VF. Estimate: 100 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 561, Lot 312
PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy X Alexander I & Kleopatra Berenike. 101-88 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25.5mm, 13.20 g, 12h). Alexandreia mint. Dated RY 17 (98/7 BC). Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis around neck / Eagle, with closed wings, standing left on thunderbolt; L IZ (date) to left; ΠA to right. Svoronos 1677; Olivier 6192–204 (obv. die D539); SNG Copenhagen 366; DCA2 1148. Toned, flan flaws. VF. Ex Pegasi Numismatics BBS 107 (11 May 1998), lot 146. Estimate: 150 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 561, Lot 313
PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy XII Neos Dionysos (Auletes). 80-58 BC. AR Tetradrachm (24mm, 12.93 g, 12h). Alexandreia mint. Dated RY 1 (80 BC). Diademed bust of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis around neck / Eagle, with closed wings, standing left on thunderbolt; L A (date) to left, ΠA to right. Svoronos 1734 (Ptolemy XI) and 1847 (Kleopatra VII); SNG Copenhagen 376; DCA2 1149. Toned, weakly struck on obverse. Good VF. Ex Pegasi Numismatics BBS 107 (11 May 1998), lot 145. Estimate: 200 ...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 561, Lot 314
PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy XII Neos Dionysos (Auletes). 80-58 BC. AR Tetradrachm (24.5mm, 12.47 g, 12h). Alexandreia mint. Dated RY 20 (62/1 BC). Diademed bust of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis around neck / Eagle, with closed wings, standing left on thunderbolt; L K (date) to left, ΠA to right. Svoronos 1867; SNG Copenhagen –; DCA2 1149. Dark iridescent tone, roughness, scratches. Near VF. Estimate: 100 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 561, Lot 315
PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Kleopatra VII Thea Neotera. 51-30 BC. Æ Diobol – 80 Drachmai (25.5mm, 18.28 g, 12h). Alexandreia mint. Diademed and draped bust right / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; cornucopia to left, Π (mark of value) to right. Svoronos 1871; SNG Copenhagen 419–21. Brown surfaces, areas of roughness. Good Fine. Estimate: 300 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 561, Lot 316
PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Kleopatra VII Thea Neotera. 51-30 BC. Æ Diobol – 80 Drachmai (26mm, 16.93 g, 11h). Alexandreia mint. Diademed and draped bust right / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; cornucopia to left, Π (mark of value) to right. Svoronos 1871; SNG Copenhagen 419–21. Dark brown surfaces, weakly struck, scratches on obverse, spot of roughness on reverse. Fine. Estimate: 250 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 561, Lot 317
PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Kleopatra VII Thea Neotera. 51-30 BC. Æ Diobol – 80 Drachmai (26mm, 16.56 g, 12h). Alexandreia mint. Diademed and draped bust right / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; cornucopia to left, Π (mark of value) to right. Svoronos 1871; SNG Copenhagen 419–21. Dark brown surfaces, pitting. Fine. Estimate: 200 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 561, Lot 318
PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Kleopatra VII Thea Neotera. 51-30 BC. Æ Obol – 40 Drachmai (20.5mm, 9.25 g, 12h). Alexandreia mint. Diademed and draped bust right / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; cornucopia to left, M (mark of value) to right. Svoronos 1872; SNG Copenhagen 422–4. Dark red-brown patina, light roughness. Good Fine. Estimate: 250 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 561, Lot 319
PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Kleopatra VII Thea Neotera. 51-30 BC. Æ Obol – 40 Drachmai (21mm, 9.98 g, 12h). Alexandreia mint. Diademed and draped bust right / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; [cornucopia to left], M (mark of value) to right. Svoronos 1872; SNG Copenhagen 422–4. Dark brown surfaces. Fine. Estimate: 200 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 561, Lot 320
PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Kleopatra VII Thea Neotera. 51-30 BC. Æ Obol – 40 Drachmai (21.5mm, 8.03 g, 12h). Alexandreia mint. Diademed and draped bust right / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; cornucopia to left, M (mark of value) to right. Svoronos 1872; SNG Copenhagen 422–4. Rough brown surfaces, edge splits. Near Fine. Estimate: 200 USD...
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Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 209 | Silver, Lot 155
Seleukid Kingdom. Antioch on the Orontes. Seleukos II Kallinikos 246-226 BC. Bronze Æ 21 mm, 7,37 g Helmeted head of Athena right / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ - ΣΕΛΕΥΚΟΥ, Nike standing left, holding wreath; anchor to left. Very Fine HGC 9, 322; SC 692. Seleukos II Kallinicus held the throne as the King of the Seleucid Empire during a pivotal period in the Hellenistic world, reigning from 246 BC to 225 BC. His name, "Callinicus," which translates to "Beautiful Conqueror" in Greek, reflects the ambitions t...
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Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 209 | Silver, Lot 184
Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt. Memphis. Ptolemy I Soter 305-282 BC. In the name and types of Alexander III of Macedon Tetradrachm AR 26 mm, 16,09 g Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin headdress / AΛEΞANΔPOY, Zeus seated left; rose in left field; moneyer's signature ΔI-O beneath. Good Very Fine Price 3971. Starting price: 200 EUR...
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Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 209 | Silver, Lot 185
Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt. Alexandreia. Ptolemy IV Philopator 222-205 BC. Drachm Æ 33 mm, 35,86 g Diademed head of Zeus-Ammon right / Eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt; filleted cornucopia to left, ΛI between legs. Very Fine Svoronos 1126; SNG Copenhagen 199-200. Ptolemy IV Philopator, a notable figure in the Hellenistic period, assumed the throne of Egypt in 221 BC, succeeding his father, Ptolemy III Euergetes. His name, "Philopator," signifies his affection for his...
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Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 209 | Silver, Lot 186
Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt. Uncertain mint. Ptolemy IV Philopator 222-205 BC. Tetradrachm AR 26 mm, 13,55 g Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis around neck / ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ, eagle, with closed wings, standing left on thunderbolt; Very Fine Svoronos 853; SNG Copenhagen 539. Starting price: 50 EUR...
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Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 119, Lot 834
Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, Ptolemy I Soter Æ Obol. Palai Paphos, circa 294-282 BC. Head of Aphrodite to right, wearing polos ornamented with palmettes / [ΠTO]ΛEMAI[OY], eagle with closed wings standing to left on thunderbolt. CPE B118; Svoronos 74; Cox, Curium 31. 7.78g, 20mm, 1h. Very Fine; tooled. Very Rare. Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., E-Sale 98, 16 June 2022, lot 492. Estimate: 75 GBP...
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Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 119, Lot 835
Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, Ptolemy I Soter Æ 14mm. Uncertain mint on Cyprus, 310-305 BC. Head of Aphrodite to right, wearing stephane / ΠΤΟΛΕ, eagle with spread wings standing to left on thunderbolt. Svoronos 79; SNG Copenhagen 643. 4.23g, 14mm, 12h. Very Fine. Very Rare. Estimate: 60 GBP...
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