The Phillips Family Collection of Ancient Greek Coins

Greek Coinages, PTOLEMAIC EMPIRE, Ptolemy Epiphanes (205-180): Tetradrachm, struck at Alexandria

Obverse: head of Ptolemy Soter right, wearing royal diadem and scaly aegis around neck

Reverse: πτολεμαιου βασιλεωσ: eagle standing left on thunderbolt

Metal: silver; Macedonian weight standard; 14.15g/12h

References: Copenhagen 244-5; Boston 2290-92; Svoronos 1231

Condition: Almost extremely fine, pretty iridescent toning £200-£260

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Phillips Family Collection of Ancient Greek Coins.

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J.N.G. Wallworth Collection, Glendining Auction, 17 June 1943, Lot 71