PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy V Epiphanes. 204-180 BC. Æ (35mm, 30.03 g, 12h). Contemporary imitation of Alexandreia mint, Series 6B.Keystone Auction 8 Ptolemaic Coins from the Ken Bressett Collection, Bronze Sold For $ 850. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy V Epiphanes. 204-180 BC. Æ (35mm, 30.03 g, 12h). Contemporary imitation of Alexandreia mint, Series 6B. Head of Isis right, wearing wreath of grain ears, and her hair in long curls / Eagle with spread wings, standing left on thunderbolt; c/m: cornucopia within rectangular incuse. For prototype, cf. Svoronos 1234; cf. Faucher & Lorber Series 6B; cf. SNG Copenhagen 247–8. Brown surfaces, light deposits, off center. Good Fine. Rare imitation. |