By: Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc.
lot # 3054 - ancient greek coins
Ptolemaic Kingdom. Ptolemy VIII Euergetes II. AR Tetradrachm (13.92 g), 145-116 BC. Salamis, regnal year 33 (138/7 BC). Diademed bust of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis. Reverse: eagle standing left on thunderbolt; in left field, date L; in right field, mint mark . SNG Copenahagen 577 (same dies); Svoronos 1543. Attractively toned and excellent silver. NGC graded AU*; Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. We note that the NGC description attributes this coin to the incorrect regnal year. Estimated Value $500 - 600
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