PTOLEMAIC KINGS OF EGYPT. Ptolemy V Epiphanes, 205-180 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 27 mm, 14.08 g, 12 h), Alexandria or an uncertain mint in Palestine, under the regent Aristomenes, 199/8. Diademed bust of Ptolemy I to right, wearing aegis. Rev. ΠTOΛEMAIOΥ ΣΩΤΗPΟΣ Eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt; in the field to left, monogram of ΑΡ; to right, spearhead upwards. Carlen 22 (O4/R 11). Svoronos 1250 ( Group 1, without star on the diadem ). Attractive and with a powerful portrait of Ptolemy I. Reverse struck slightly off center, otherwise, about extremely fine.
Price realized | 1'600 CHF |
Starting price | 1'000 CHF |
Estimate | 1'250 CHF |