Ptolemy IV Philopator, 221-205. Octodrachm in the name of Ptolemy III, Alexandria circa 221-205, AV 27.76 g. Radiate and diademed bust of deified Ptolemy III r., wearing aegis and trident over l. shoulder. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ – ΠTOΛEMAIOY Radiate cornucopiae bound with royal diadem; below, ΔI. Svoronos 1117. SNG Copenhagen 196. CPE 887.
An extremely rare variety with a smaller and very refined portrait. An unobtrusive
scratch on the obverse, otherwise good extremely fine
Ex NAC sale 52, 2009, 196.
Graded AU Strike 5/5 Surface 2/5, NGC certification number 6030743-006.
Price realized | 26'000 CHF |
Starting price | 12'000 CHF |
Estimate | 15'000 CHF |