PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy II Philadelphos. 285-246 BC. AV Trichryson – 'Pentadrachm' (24mm, 17.63 g, 12h). Alexandreia mint. Struck circa 275/4-c. 272 BC. Good VF.

Triton XXVII
Lot: 372. Estimated: $ 5 000

Greek, 12h, Coin-in-Hand Video, Gold

Sold For $ 6 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy II Philadelphos. 285-246 BC. AV Trichryson – 'Pentadrachm' (24mm, 17.63 g, 12h). Alexandreia mint. Struck circa 275/4-c. 272 BC. Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis around neck / BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΠTOΛEMAIOY, eagle standing left on thunderbolt; to left, monogram above Gallic shield; I between legs. CPE 287; Svoronos 573; SNG Copenhagen –; Adams –; Boston MFA –; Dewing –; Kraay & Hirmer –; Noeske –. Light scratches, some smoothing in field on obverse and edge. Good VF. Very rare.

From the Father & Son Collection. Ex Trausnitz Collection (Nomos 19, 17 November 2019), lot 224, purchased from Münzhandlung Athena, 5 March 1998.


The final winners of all Triton XXVII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 9-10 January 2024.

Triton XXVII – Session Two – Lot 338–647 will be held Tuesday afternoon, 9 January 2024 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 25% for all others.

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