PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter. 305/4-282 BC. AR Oktadrachm (32mm, 27.56 g, 11h). Alexandreia mint. Struck circa 294-282 BC.

Triton XXV
Lot: 518. Estimated: $ 5 000

Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 3 750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter. 305/4-282 BC. AR Oktadrachm (32mm, 27.56 g, 11h). Alexandreia mint. Struck circa 294-282 BC. Diademed head right, wearing aegis around neck / BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΠTOΛEMAIOY, eagle standing left on thunderbolt; XA monogram to left. CPE 140; Svoronos 233; SNG Copenhagen 70–1; BMC –; Boston MFA Supp. 319; Noeske –. Toned. In NGC encapsulation 5778823-008, graded VF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 1/5, repaired, Damaged, Countermarks, Graffiti. Extremely rare, only two noted by Svoronos, three in hoards noted in CPE.


The final winners of all Triton XXV lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 11-12 January 2022. Triton XXV – Session Two – Greek Coinage (Part 2) through Roman Provincial Coinage will be held Tuesday afternoon, 11 January 2022 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

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