PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy V Epiphanes. 204-180 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25mm, 13.19 g, 12h). Dora mint. Struck circa 205-200 BC. VF.Electronic Auction 563 Greek, 12h, Silver Sold For $ 2 250. 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 (25mm, 13.19 g, 12h). Dora mint. Struck circa 205-200 BC. Diademed and draped bust right / Eagle standing right on thunderbolt; ΔΩ to left. Svoronos 1262; O. Mørkholm, “Some coins of Ptolemy V from Palestine” in INJ 5 (1981), 7–9 (obv. die A3); Olivier 2943–6 (obv. die D1); SNG Copenhagen Supp. 1294. Lightly toned, traces of horn silver, numerous light cleaning scratches and graffito on reverse. VF. Very rare. |