Ptolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy II Philadelphus, 281-246 BC, ENORMOUS Bronze Octobol, struck 266 BC. Head of Zeus-Ammon right, wearing ram's horn and tainia / Eagle standing left, on thunderbolt, , E below. ref: Svoronos-446. 46 mm, 86.4 g. Polished. ex-P Tordeur collection, Brussels, Belgium; ex-Heritage auctions, TX. #CE2046: $499 SOLD Ptolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy II Philadelphus, 281-246 BC, ENORMOUS Bronze Octobol, struck 266 BC. Head of Zeus-Ammon right, wearing ram's horn and tainia / Eagle standing left, on thunderbolt, , E below. ref: Svoronos-446. 45 mm, 92.22 g. Nice brown patina. ex-P Tordeur collection, Brussels, Belgium; Ex-Harlan J Berk, Chicago. Absolutely huge and incredibly beautiful! #CE2047: $599 SOLD Ptolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy IV, Philopater, 221-205 BC. Huge bronze hemidrachm, Alexandria mint. Head of Zeus-Ammon right, wearing ram's horn and tainia / Eagle standing left, on thunderbolt, , E between legs. ref: Svoronos 148, 974. Massive 37 mm, 50.19 g. Fantastic detail! Nice chocolate-brown patina. ex-Spanish collection. #CE2069: $375 SOLD Ptolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy IV, Philopater, 221-205 BC. Huge bronze hemidrachm, Alexandria mint. Head of Zeus-Ammon right, wearing ram's horn and tainia / Eagle standing left, on thunderbolt, , L below. ref: Svoronos 1127v. 34 mm, 31.42 g. VF ex-Frank S. Robinson, Albany NY. Beautiful dark green patina with earthen highlights, great portrait! #CE2030: $299 SOLD Ptolemy XII Neos Dionysos (Auletes). Restored, 55-51 BC. Silver Tetradrachm, Alexandria mint, dated RY 27 (55/54 BC). Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis around neck / Eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt, palm frond behind, ; to left, L KI (date) above Isis headdress; ΠA to right. 26 mm, 10.94 g. ref: Svoronos 1836; SNG Copenhagen 394; DCA 69. VF, patches of find patina and verdigris, cleaning scratches. ex-CNG. #CE2034: $250 SOLD Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt. Ptolemy V Epiphanes, 205-180 BC. Beautiful bronze tetrobol, Alexandria mint, Struck c. 197-182 BC. Wreathed and draped bust of Isis right / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, ΠTOΛEMAIOY BAΣIΛEΩΣ. 29.5 mm, 21.05 g. ref: Svoronos 1234; SNG Copenhagen 247-8. aVF. Excellent portrait, nice deep brassy tone. #CE2055: $399 SOLD Ptolemy X Alexander, 101-88 BC. Silver Tetradrachm, Alexandria mint. Dated RY 14 (101/0 BC). Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis around neck / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; LIΔ (date) to left, ΠA to right, . 24mm, 13.27 g. ref: Svoronos 1674; SNG Copenhagen 363. VF, toned, light deposits. Excellent detail! From the estate of Thomas Bentley Cederlind, Portland, OR. #CE2056: $375 SOLD Cleopatra as Isis! Ptolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy V Epiphanes. 204-180 BC. Bronze hemidrachm, Alexandria mint. Head of Cleopatra I as Isis right, wearing wreath of grain ears, and her hair in long curls / Eagle with open wings standing left on thunderbolt, ΠTOΛEMAIOY BAΣIΛEΩΣ around. 28mm, 15.63 g. Svoronos 1234; Lorber & Faucher Series 6B; SNG Copenhagen 247–8. Deep chocolate-brown patina with areas of green. ex-CNG. #CE2077: SOLD Ptolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy IV, Philopater, 221-205 BC. Beautiful bronze hemidrachm, Alexandria mint. Head of Zeus-Ammon right, wearing ram's horn and tainia / Eagle standing left, on thunderbolt, , SE below, cornucopiae to left. ref: Svoronos 1127v. 33 mm, 30.52 g. ex-Frank S. Robinson, Albany NY. #CE2035: $325 SOLD Ptolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy VIII, 182-116 BC. Bronze coin, Alexandria mint. Head of Zeus-Ammon right, wearing ram's horn and tainia / Eagle standing left upon thunderbolt, cornucopia to left, . ref: Svoronos-1158. 20 mm, 6.75 g. Dark brassy patina. #CE2061: $125 SOLD Ptolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy IV, 221-205 BC. Small bronze AE12 coin, Ptolemaic mint at Paphos, Cyprus. Cast bronze Dichalkon or 1/8th unit. Head of goddess Aphrodite or perhaps Arsinoe III in stephane / Double cornucopiea bound with fillet, PTOLEMAIOU BASILEWS. 12 mm, 1.92 g. ref: Svoronos 1160; BMC 4; Sear #7850. Great coin with an outstanding portrait! Rare in this quality. ex-Frank S. Robinson, Albany, NY. #CE2031: $180 SOLD
| Portrait of Alexander the Great! Ptolemaic Kingdom. Ptolemy II Philadelphos. 285-246 BC. Bronze obol, Alexandria mint, struck c. 271 BC. Horned head of deified Alexander right, wearing elephant headdress / , eagle standing left on thunderbolt, with wings spread, E below. 21 mm, 7.63 g. ref: Svoronos 416/424; SNG Cop 159. gVF. Nice reddish patina. Per Svoronos' description on p. 59, this is denomination E. This denomination, without a letter between the eagle's legs, is not recorded in the standard references. Rare. #CE2032: $275 SOLD Ptolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy II Philadelphus, 281-246 BC, ENORMOUS Bronze Octobol, struck 266 BC. Head of Zeus-Ammon right, wearing ram's horn and tainia / Eagle standing left, on thunderbolt, , E below. ref: Svoronos-446. 46 mm, 83.7 g. Polished. ex-P Tordeur collection, Brussels, Belgium. #CE2048: $425 SOLD Ptolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy II Philadelphus, 281-246 BC, ENORMOUS Bronze Octobol, struck 266 BC. Head of Zeus-Ammon right, wearing ram's horn and tainia / Eagle standing left, on thunderbolt, , E below. ref: Svoronos-446. 48 mm, 90.2 g. Original patina, rough surfaces. ex-P Tordeur collection, Brussels, Belgium. The largest coin I have ever owned! #CE2049: $399 SOLD Ptolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy VIII, 182-116 BC. Bronze coin, Alexandria mint. Head of Zeus-Ammon right, wearing ram's horn and tainia / Eagle standing left upon thunderbolt, wings spread, . ref: Svoronos-1654var. 19 mm, 5.62 g. Dark brassy patina. #CE2062: $125 SOLD Ptolemaic Kingdom. Ptolemy VI Philometor. 180-164 BC. Bronze hemidrachm, Alexandria mint. Head of Zeus-Ammon right, wearing ram's horn and tainia / Two eagles standing left on thunderbolt, , cornucopiae in left field. 28 mm, 17.26 g. ref: S7900. Dark brown patina. ex-Frank S. Robinson, Albany NY. #CE2053: $199 SOLD Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt. Ptolemy VI Philometor, 180-164 BC. Beautiful bronze tetrobol, Alexandria mint, struck 180-176 BC. Head of Isis right, wearing grain ear wreath / ΠTOΛEMAIOY BAΣIΛEΩΣ, Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, with wings spread, monogram in left field. 28.1 mm, 15.03 g. ref: Svoronos 1384; Weiser 147; SNG Cop 286. VF with gorgeous lustrous chocolate-brown patina. #NAV115: $399 SOLD Ptolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy III, 246-222 BC. Massive bronze hemidrachm, Alexandria mint. Head of Zeus-Ammon right, wearing ram's horn and tainia / Eagle standing left, head right, on thunderbolt; cornucopia tied with fillet over shoulder, E between legs, . ref: Svoronos 1172. Measures a gigantic 39 mm, 42.71 grams! Reddish-brown patina, not as dark as photo suggests. Ex-Stephen Album, Santa Rosa, CA. #CE2073: $299 SOLD Ptolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy VIII, 182-116 BC. Bronze coin, Alexandria mint. Head of Zeus-Ammon right, wearing ram's horn and tainia / Eagle standing left upon thunderbolt, cornucopia to left, . ref: Svoronos-1158. 19.5 mm, 8.02 g. Dark brown patina. Better than photo! #CE2060: $99 SOLD Ptolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy III, 246-222 BC. Bronze coin, Alexandria mint. Head of Zeus-Ammon right, wearing ram's horn and tainia / Eagle standing left upon thunderbolt, club to left, . ref: Svoronos-708. 23 mm, 10.37 g. Lovely detail, better than photo! #CE2059: $125 SOLD Portrait of Alexander the Great! Ptolemaic Kingdom. Ptolemy II Philadelphos, 285-246 BC. Bronze obol, Alexandria mint, struck c. 271 BC. Horned head of deified Alexander right, wearing elephant headdress / , eagle standing left on thunderbolt, with wings spread, delta below. 23 mm, 12.15 g. ref: Svoronos 416/424; SNG Cop 159. Dark green patina, light deposits. Quite a nice portrait. ex De Père, WI collection. #CE2080: $150 SOLD Ptolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy III, 246-222 BC. Massive bronze hemidrachm, Alexandria mint. Head of Zeus-Ammon right, wearing ram's horn and tainia / Eagle standing left, head right, on thunderbolt; cornucopia tied with fillet over shoulder, . ref: Svoronos 1172. Massive 38 mm, 49.53 g. Ex Southern California collection. #CE2041: $125 SOLD
| Ptolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy II, 285-246 BC. Bronze obol, Ake-Ptolemais mint, struck c. 225-224 BC. Diademed head of Zeus-Ammon right / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, wings closed, tripod in left field, . 23.5 mm, 10.22 g. ref: Svoronos 791; Köln 79; SNG Cop 476. Great glossy dark-green patina. ex-Green Bay, WI coll. #CE2045: $175 SOLD Ptolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy IV, Philopater, 221-205 BC. Huge bronze hemidrachm, Alexandria mint. Head of Zeus-Ammon right, wearing ram's horn and tainia / Eagle standing left, on thunderbolt, , E between legs. ref: Svoronos 148, 974. Massive 37 mm, 43.73 g. Great portrait, nice reddish to brassy tone. ex-Spanish collection. #CE2068: $450 SOLDDepiction of the goddess Isis! Ptolemaic Kingdom. Ptolemy VI Philometor. 180-164 BC. Bronze tetrobol, Alexandria mint, struck 180-176 BC. Head of Isis right, wearing grain ear wreath / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, with wings spread, monogram in left field, . 27.4 mm, 16.34 g. ref: Svoronos 1384; Weiser 147; SNG Cop 279. aVF, flan chip. ex-CNG. #CE2051: $175 SOLDPtolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy VI Philometor, 180-164 BC. Nice bronze hemidrachm, Alexandria mint. Head of Zeus-Ammon right, wearing ram's horn and tainia / Two eagles standing left on thunderbolt, double cornucopiae to left, ΠTOΛEMAIOY BAΣIΛEΩΣ. ref: Svoronos 1424A. 30mm, 24.55 g. Black patina with brassy highlights. ex-Frank S. Robinson, Albany, NY. #CE2071: $199 SOLDPtolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy VIII, 182-116 BC. Small bronze coin, Alexandria mint. Head of Zeus-Ammon right, wearing ram's horn and tainia / Eagle standing left upon thunderbolt, cornucopia to left, . ref: Svoronos-1655var. 15 mm, 2.69 g. Black patina. #CE2063: $75 SOLD Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt. Ptolemy VI Philometor, 180-164 BC. Great bronze coin, Alexandria mint, struck 180-145 BC. Head of Isis right / Eagle standing right, head left; cornucopia over shoulder, ΠTOΛEMAIOY BAΣIΛEΩΣ. ref: Svoronos 1238; Lorber & Faucher Series 6E; SNG Copenhagen 256–9. 18 mm, 3.66 g. VF, dark brown patina. ex-CNG. #CE2036: $299 SOLDPortrait of Alexander the Great! Found in the Holy Land! Ptolemaic Kingdom. Ptolemy V, 204-180 BC. AE22 Hemiobol, Alexandria mint. Head of Alexander the Great right, clad in elephant's skin headdress / , eagle standing left on thunderbolt, with wings spread. 22 mm, 8.89 grams and very thick! Black patina, earthen deposits. ref: Sear #7883. ex-Jerusalem, Israel collection. Great coin, much better than photo! #CE2074: $275 SOLDPtolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy IV, Philopater, 221-205 BC. Huge bronze hemidrachm, Alexandria mint. Head of Zeus-Ammon right, wearing ram's horn and tainia / Eagle standing left, on thunderbolt, head back, Sigma monogram below, ΠTOΛEMAIOY BAΣIΛEΩΣ. ref: Svoronos 1148. Massive 37mm, 43.92 g. Brownish-red patina. ex-Frank S. Robinson, Albany, NY. #CE2070: SOLDCleopatra as Isis! Ptolemaic Kingdom. Ptolemy V Epiphanes. 205-180 B.C. Bronze tetrobol, Alexandria mint, Struck c. 197-182 BC. Wreathed and draped bust of Isis right / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΠTOΛEMAIOY around. 26.30 mm, 16.55 g. ref: Svoronos 1234; SNG Copenhagen 247-8. VF/aVF. From the D. Thomas Collection. Great portrait of Isis! Much nicer than photo. #CE2078: $175 SOLDPortrait of Alexander the Great by someone who knew him! Ptolemaic Kings Of Egypt. Ptolemy I Soter 305-282 BC. Bronze hemiobol. Alexandria. Struck c. 294-285 BC. Diademed head of Alexander the Great right, wearing horn of Ammon / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, wings spread, BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΠTOΛEMAIOY. KΛ and helmet in left field. ref: Svoronos 171; Sear 7766 var; BMC 67-68. 19mm, 8.00 g. ex De Pere, WI collection. #CE2081: $199 SOLD Cleopatra as Isis! Ptolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy V Epiphanes with Cleopatra I, 205-180 BC. Nice bronze tetrobol, Alexandria mint, Struck c. 197-182 BC. Wreathed and draped bust of Cleopatra as Isis right / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, ΠTOΛEMAIOY BAΣIΛEΩΣ. 26 mm, 14.28 g. ref: Svoronos 1234; SNG Copenhagen 247-8. aVF. Nice portrait, nice deep brown tone. ex De Pere, WI collection. #CE2076: $175 SOLD |