ELECTROTYPES, PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy V Epiphanes. 204-180 BC. Electrotype “AV Mnaieion – ‘Oktadrachm’ of Alexandreia (?) mint” (27mm, 12.48 g, 12h). British Museum electrotype by Robert Ready (marked R R on edge).Electronic Auction 516 Electrotypes & Reproductions, Gold Sold For $ 475. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ELECTROTYPES, PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy V Epiphanes. 204-180 BC. Electrotype “AV Mnaieion – ‘Oktadrachm’ of Alexandreia (?) mint” (27mm, 12.48 g, 12h). British Museum electrotype by Robert Ready (marked R R on edge). Radiate, diademed, and draped bust right; spear over shoulder / BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΠTOΛEMAIOY, radiate and filleted cornucopia; stars flanking. Head, Guide, Period VI.A; GPCG –; cf. BMC 51 = TC,p235.1.PtoV (for prototype). Toned. As made. |