Roma Numismatics

Auction XXIII  –  24 - 25 March 2022

Roma Numismatics, Auction XXIII

Celtic, Greek, Roman and Byzantine Coins

Part 1: Th, 24.03.2022, from 2:00 PM CET
Part 2: Fr, 25.03.2022, from 2:00 PM CET
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Description

Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, Ptolemy II Philadelphos Æ Obol. Uncertain Syro-Phoenician mint, circa 285-246 BC. Head of the deified Alexander to right, wearing elephant skin headdress / ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ, eagle, with wings open, standing to left on thunderbolt; double cornucopiae to left. CPE B341; Svoronos 763; SNG Copenhagen -; Weiser -. 11.91g, 27mm, 12h.

Near Extremely Fine; an attractive specimen featuring a handsome portrait. Scarce.

From a private UK collection;
Acquired from Heritage Auctions Europe / MPO Auctions, old collector's/dealer's ticket included.

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Price realized 550 GBP
Starting price 120 GBP
Estimate 200 GBP
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