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Electronic Auction 534

Lot nuber 222

PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy II Philadelphos. 285-246 BC. AR Tetradrachm. Imitating Sidon mint issue. Uncertain mint 23. NGC graded Ch VF.


Electronic Auction 534
Lot: 222.
 Estimated: $ 200

Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 700. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy II Philadelphos. 285-246 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25.5mm, 11h). Imitating Sidon mint issue. Uncertain mint 23. Dated RY 30 (256/5 BC). Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, aegis around neck / Eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt; to left, ΣI above monogram; Λ (date) to right. Unpublished, but for prototype: cf. CPE 520 (for prototype); cf. Svoronos 732; cf. SNG Copenhagen 511. In NGC encapsulation 6057960-015, graded Ch VF. Very rare.

Mint 32 is typically known for striking imitations of the dated issues of Ptolemaïs (Ake), but the style of this example, imitating Sidon, is a perfect match for the dies of that mint, which also probably struck imitative issues beginning with Ptolemy I (see CNG E-525, lot 561 and CNG E-524, lot 247).

Closing Date and Time: 15 March 2023 at 11:13:40 ET.

All winning bids are subject to an 20% buyer’s fee.