PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy V Epiphanes. 204-180 BC. AR Tetradrachm (24mm, 14.09 g, 1h). Uncertain mint 46, probably on the Levantine Coast. Struck circa 199/8 BC.

Triton XXV
Lot: 536. Estimated: $ 3 000

Greek, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver

Sold For $ 30 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy V Epiphanes. 204-180 BC. AR Tetradrachm (24mm, 14.09 g, 1h). Uncertain mint 46, probably on the Levantine Coast. Struck circa 199/8 BC. Diademed and draped bust right / BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΠTOΛEMAIOY, eagle standing left, wings closed, on thunderbolt; monogram to left. CPE 1109; Svoronos 1258; Carlen & Lorber p. 169; Mørkholm, Coins 15–19 (A2/P5); SNG Copenhagen Supp. 1301 var. (also wearing aegis); BMC 55 var. (same); Boston MFA 2287; Noeske –. Toned, trace deposits. Near EF.

From the Dr. Jay M. Galst Collection. Ex Sternberg XIX (18 November 1987), lot 250.


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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