By: Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc.
lot # 1936 - ancient greek coinage
Ptolemaic Kingdom. Ptolemy IX Soter, 116-106 BC. Silver Tetradrachm (13.60 g) Su. Dated year 2. Diademed head right of Ptolemy. Reverse: Eagle standing left on thunderbold; in field, date. SNG Cop 348; cf. Sv. 1660. Lustrous Superb Extremely Fine.
One of the original portrayals of the walking eagle which inspired the design of our own U.S. walking eagle half dollar. Estimated Value $900 - 1,000
Ex Goldberg's Sale 90, Sept. 4, 2012, lot 3159.
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