Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, Kleopatra VII Thea Neotera AR Drachm. Paphos, dated RY 11 = 42/1 BC. Diademed and draped bust to right / KΛEOΠATPAC BACIΛICCHC, eagle with closed wings standing to left on thunderbolt, palm behind; L IA (date) to left, ΠΑ to right. Svoronos 1853 var. (this date unlisted); SNG Copenhagen -; DCA 71 = CNG 34, lot 240. 3.05g, 16mm, 12h.
Very Fine. Of the highest rarity; the second known example and the first to appear at auction since 1995.
From a private North American collection.
Price realized | 24'000 GBP |
Starting price | 3'000 GBP |
Estimate | 5'000 GBP |