PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy V Epiphanes. 204-180 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25mm, 13.96 g, 12h). Uncertain mint 46, probably on the Levantine Coast. Struck circa 199/8 BC. VF.

CNG Feature Auction 126
Lot: 377.
Closing Date: May 29 2024 11:00 ET

Greek, 12h, Silver

Estimate: $ 1 500

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PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy V Epiphanes. 204-180 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25mm, 13.96 g, 12h). Uncertain mint 46, probably on the Levantine Coast. Struck circa 199/8 BC. Diademed and draped bust right / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; monogram to left. CPE 1109; Svoronos 1258; Carlen & Lorber p. 169; Mørkholm, Coins 21 (A4/P7); SNG Copenhagen Supp. 1301 var. (also wearing aegis). Toned, patches of find patina, a few hairlines. VF. Rare.

From the Wild Rose Collection.

The boy king Ptolemy V was the only Ptolemaic ruler, other than the first, to strike coins with his own portrait in significant numbers. Following his reign, subsequent Ptolemaic rulers reverted to the practice of depicting Ptolemy I Soter on their silver coinage, with a very few exceptions.

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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