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Ptolemaic Kingdom. Ptolemy V Epiphanes. Silver Tetradrachm (13.72 g), 205-180 BC. Uncertain mint
in Phoenicia, ca. 202-200 BC. Diademed and draped bust of Ptolemy V right. Rev.
BASILEWS PTOL−
EMAIOU
, eagle standing left on thunderbolt; in left field, date (M); between legs, NI. Svoronos 1284;
SNG Copenhagen -. Well struck in high relief. Removed from an NGC slab where graded AU; Strike: 4/5,
Surface: 3/5. Our grade Extremely Fine.
$1,500
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
409
Ptolemaic Kingdom. Ptolemy V or Ptolemy VI. Silver Tetradrachm (14.26 g), 204-180 BC or 180-145 BC.
Alexandria. Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis around neck. Rev.
BASILEWS PTOLE−
MAIOU
, eagle standing left on thunderbolt. Svoronos 1231 and 1489; SNG Copenhagen 244-5 and 262-
8. Toned, a few minor deposits. About Extremely Fine.
$250
From the Dionysus Collection
Ex M. A. Armstrong Collection.
410
Ptolemaic Kingdom. Cleopatra VII Thea Neotera, 80 Drachmai (18.15); 51-30 BC. Alexandria. Diademed
and draped bust of Cleopatra VII right. Rev. BACIΛICCHC KΛOΠATPAC, eagle
with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt; in left field, cornucopiae; in right field, Π. Svoronos
1871; SNG Copenhagen 419-21. An outstanding example! Dark brown with earthern patina highlights.
Very Fine.
$2,000
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.