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Egypt, Ptolemy I as satrap, 323-305 B.C.
AR Tetradrachm, 17.16g. 27mm. Memphis or Alexandria mint, c.317/316 B.C. Head of the deified Alexander wearing elephant skin, horn of Ammon, and aegis to right. Rev. Zeus enthroned to left; thunderbolt in field to left and monogram below; usual graffito in field to left. CPE I, 33. Svoronos 22. SNG COP 11. High relief obverse and of excellent style; toned. Very Rare early issue of Ptolemy on the attic standard and with Zeus on the reverse.
Ex: Dr. Jacob Hirsch collection, Hess-Leu, Luzern, Auction April 16, 1957, lot 311.
Ex: UBS, Zurich, Auction 56, 2003, lot 179.
Ex: Nomos, Auction 7, 2013, lot 150.
about Extremely Fine $35,000. |
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Kings of Numidia, Juba I, c.60-46 B.C.
AR Drachm, 3.99g. 20 mm. Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Juba to right; scepter over shoulder. Rev. Punic legend. Octastyle temple. Mazard 84. SNG COP 523; some minor green encrustation. Attractive toning and with the portrait struck in unusually high relief. Provenance/Pedigree: about Extremely Fine $1,200. |
| BYZANTINE GOLD | | | GREEK and GREEK IMPERIAL BRONZE |
