ELECTROTYPES, PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy V Epiphanes. 204-180 BC. Electrotype “AR Didrachm” (20mm, 6.09 g, 12h). British Museum electrotype by Robert Ready (marked R R on edge). As made.

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ELECTROTYPES, PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy V Epiphanes. 204-180 BC. Electrotype “AR Didrachm” (20mm, 6.09 g, 12h). British Museum electrotype by Robert Ready (marked R R on edge). Draped bust of Ptolemy as Dionysos right, wearing ivy wreath; thyrsos over shoulder / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; uncertain symbol (aplustre?) to left. Cf. Head, Guide Period V.A., 17; GPCG –; BMC 134. Toned. As made.

From the Cabinet of Dr. Arnold R. Saslow.


Closing Date and Time: 3 January 2024 at 15:16:20 ET.

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