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January 2023 NYINC Auction – 14 - 17 January 2023

Live Sessions: Ancient & World Coins, World Paper Money

Part A: Sa, 14.01.2023, from 12:30 AM CET
Part B: Sa, 14.01.2023, from 12:30 AM CET
Part C: Sa, 14.01.2023, from 3:00 PM CET
Part D: Su, 15.01.2023, from 12:30 AM CET
Part E: Su, 15.01.2023, from 12:30 AM CET
Part F: Su, 15.01.2023, from 9:00 PM CET
Part G: Su, 15.01.2023, from 9:00 PM CET
Part H: Su, 15.01.2023, from 10:00 PM CET
Part I: Mo, 16.01.2023, from 6:00 PM CET

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PTOLEMAIC EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter, 323-283 B.C. AR Tetradrachm (17.01 gms), Arado...

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PTOLEMAIC EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter, 323-283 B.C. AR Tetradrachm (17.01 gms), Arados Mint, ca. 320/19-315 B.C. NGC Ch VF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5.
Pr-3426 (Byblos). In the name and types of Alexander III (the Great) of Macedon. Obverse: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin; Reverse: Zeus seated left, holding eagle and scepter; monogram in left field. This early issue from Ptolemy is unusually well-struck and offers a handsome portrait of Herakles. The surfaces present deep cabinet toning with some impressively lustrous iridescent color in the fields, particularly on the reverse.
From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.

Estimate: $400.00- $600.00

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Price realized	440 USD
Starting price	240 USD

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