PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter. 305/4-282 BC. AV Trichryson – 'Pentadrachm' (24.5mm, 17.75 g, 12h). Alexandreia mint. Struck circa 294-282 BC. Good VF.

CNG Feature Auction 126
Lot: 367.
Closing Date: May 29 2024 11:00 ET

Greek, 12h, Gold

Estimate: $ 10 000

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PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter. 305/4-282 BC. AV Trichryson – 'Pentadrachm' (24.5mm, 17.75 g, 12h). Alexandreia mint. Struck circa 294-282 BC. Diademed head right, wearing aegis around neck, small Δ behind ear / BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΠTOΛEMAIOY, eagle standing left on thunderbolt; monogram to left. CPE 166; Svoronos 210; SNG Copenhagen –; Boston MFA 2263; Dewing 2740. Minor edge marks, small flan flaw on obverse. Good VF.

From the Wild Rose Collection, purchased from Calgary Coin Gallery, August 2015. Ex CNG inventory 735221 (April 2003); Gorny & Mosch 121 (10 March 2003), lot 285.


The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 126 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 28-29 May 2024. This lot is in Session Two, which will begin 28 May at 2 PM ET.

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