Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, Ptolemy II Philadelphos AV Trichryson - Pentadrachm. Alexandria, circa 275-272 BC. Diademed head of Ptolemy I to right, wearing aegis around neck / ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ, eagle standing to left on thunderbolt; monogram above Galatian shield to left, P between eagle's legs. CPE 298; Svoronos 590. 17.84g, 23mm, 12h.
NGC graded AU 5/5 - 3/5, countermark (#6158066-003). Very Rare.
From the GK Collection;
Ex MDC Monnaies de Collection sarl, Auction 1, 2 December 2016, lot 53.
Price realized | 20'000 GBP |
Starting price | 4'800 GBP |
Estimate | 8'000 GBP |