Roma Numismatics

Auction XXX  –  21 March 2024

Roma Numismatics, Auction XXX

Celtic, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Islamic, Medieval and World Coins

Th, 21.03.2024, from 2:00 PM CET
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Description

No Reserve

Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, Ptolemy I Soter, as satrap or king, AR Tetradrachm. In the name of Alexander III of Macedon. Alexandria, circa 306-300 BC. Head of deified Alexander to right with horn of Ammon, wearing mitra of Dionysos and elephant headdress, aegis around neck; tiny Δ on aegis / Athena Alkidemos advancing to right, brandishing spear and holding shield; AΛEΞANΔPOY in left field, helmet, monogram and eagle on thunderbolt in right field. CPE 70; Svoronos 164; Zervos Issue 29. 15.68g, 26mm, 12h.

Extremely Fine; beautiful iridescence around devices.

Ex Leu Numismatik AG, Web Auction 23, 22 August 2022, lot 3477 (erroneously attributed to Gorny & Mosch sale 138, hammer: CHF 3,800).

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Price realized 2'200 GBP
Starting price 1'800 GBP
Estimate 3'000 GBP
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