PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy II Philadelphos. 285-246 BC. AV Trichryson – “Pentadrachm” (24mm, 17.84 g, 1h). Alexandreia mint. Struck circa 282 BC.

Triton XXIII – Session Two – Greek Coinage Part II through Roman Imperial Coinage Part I
Lot: 520. Estimated: $ 7 500

Greek, Gold

Sold For $ 10 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy II Philadelphos. 285-246 BC. AV Trichryson – “Pentadrachm” (24mm, 17.84 g, 1h). Alexandreia mint. Struck circa 282 BC. Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis around neck / BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΠTOΛEMAIOY, eagle standing left on thunderbolt; monogram to left. CPE 276; Svoronos 547; SNG Copenhagen 106; BMC 1 (Cyprus mint); Boston MFA 2265; Hüseyinli 57; Noeske –. Lustrous, flan flaw on obvesre. EF.

From the Weise Collection. Ex Triton VII (13 January 2004), lot 375; Stack's (6 December 1995), lot 25.


The final winners of all Triton XXIII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 14-15 January 2020. Triton XXIII – Session Two – Greek Coinage Part II through Roman Imperial Coinage Part I will be held Tuesday afternoon, 14 January 2020 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and in person at the public auction, 22.50% for all others.