PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy IV Philopator. 222-205/4 BC. Æ Triobol (32.5mm, 32.94 g, 12h). Alexandreia mint. Series 5D. VF.

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Lot: 357. Estimated: $ 150

Greek, 12h, Bronze

Sold For $ 200. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy IV Philopator. 222-205/4 BC. Æ Triobol (32.5mm, 32.94 g, 12h). Alexandreia mint. Series 5D. Horned head of Zeus-Ammon right, wearing tainia with basileion / Eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt; filleted cornucopia to left, ΔI between legs. CPE B496; Svoronos 1127; SNG Copenhagen 201–2. Repatinated dark green-brown surfaces, cleaning scratches and double struck on reverse. VF.

From the Joseph A. Dow Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 183 (5 March 2008), lot 101; Ponterio 144 (6 November 2007), lot 475.

The present coin is published in Joseph A. Dow, Ancient Coins Through the Bible (Mustang, OK: Tate, 2011), in the chapter The Greek Empire. CNG is pleased to offer coins from the collection of the author here, and in subsequent electronic auctions.

Closing Date and Time: 18 February 2026 at 11:58:40 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.